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Health product recall

Novo-Gesic

Starting date:
March 14, 2013
Posting date:
April 2, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-26483

Recalled Products

  1. Novo-Gesic

Reason

Teva Canada initiated the voluntary recall due to potential microbial contamination of the product.

Depth of distribution

Recall to retail level: Distribution in Canada

Affected products

A. Novo-Gesic

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 00389218
Dosage form
  • Tablet
Strength
  • 325 mg
Lot or serial number
  • 35329880G
Companies
Recalling Firm
Teva Canada Ltd.
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto
M1B 2K9
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Novopharm Ltd.
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto
M1B 2K9
Ontario
CANADA