Health product recall

Nitrous Oxide Chargers: Sold for Inhalation Without Market Authorization (DIN)

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Summary

Product
Nitrous Oxide Chargers
Issue
Health products - Product safety
What to do

 

Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes. If you use prescription nitrous oxide recreationally and experience side effects, seek medical attention immediately.

Affected products

Brand

Product Name

Flavours

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot Number

Best Whip

Cream Charger

N/A

No market authorization

Gas

N/A

N/A

Exotic Whip

Cream Charger

Strawberry, Coconut, Banana, Grape, Green Apple, Blueberry, Unflavoured/Regular

No market authorization

Gas

N/A

N/A

Nitrox

Cream Charger

Strawberry, Watermelon

No market authorization

Gas

N/A

N/A

Issue

The affected products are sold for inhalation without market authorization (DIN) in Canada.

What you should do

  • Do not inhale nitrous oxide products for recreational purposes.
  • Seek immediate medical attention from a health care professional (physician, nurse, pharmacist, Canadian Poison Centre) if you have used nitrous oxide recreationally or for medical purposes and have experienced any side effects.
  • For Poison Centre access you can contact 1-844 POISON-X, in Quebec 1-800-463-5060, or contact your local poison centre directly. Health Canada has also published information about stopping substance use.
  • Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

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Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

 

West Coast Gifts Incorporated

538 East Kent Avenue,

South Vancouver, BC,

V5X 4V6

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-81345

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