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Health product recall

Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose 400 mcg/mL (2013-10-11)

Starting date:
October 11, 2013
Posting date:
November 6, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36361

Recalled Products

Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose – 400 mcg/mL 

Reason

Particulate matter was detected in some development lots that were produced from commercial lots.

Depth of distribution

Hospitals in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario.

Affected products

Nitroglycerin in 5% Dextrose – 400 mcg/mL 

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02145316
Dosage form

Solution

Strength

Dextrose 5 g / 100 mL
Nitroglycerin 40 mg / 100 mL

Lot or serial number

G103358

Companies
Recalling Firm
Baxter Corporation
7125 Mississauga Rd.
Mississauga
L5N 0C2
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Baxter Corporation
7125 Mississauga Rd.
Mississauga
L5N 0C2
Ontario
CANADA

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