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Health product recall

Noritate (2015-02-06)

Starting date:
February 6, 2015
Posting date:
February 11, 2015
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-43679

Product Recalled

Noritate

Reason

Recall initiated due to an out-of-specification assay result for Metronidazole at 21 months stability testing.

Depth of distribution

Retail pharmacies

Affected products

Noritate

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02156091

Dosage form

Cream

Strength

Metronidazole 1% w/w

Lot or serial number

8068418

Companies
Recalling Firm

Valeant Canada LP

2150 St-Elzear Boulevard West,

Laval

H7L 4A8

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Valeant Canada LP

2150 St-Elzear Boulevard West,

Laval

H7L 4A8

Quebec

CANADA