Health product recall

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for injection: Particulate

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Summary

Product
Piperacillin and Tazobactam for injection
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

See instructions below. 

Affected products

Brand

Product Name

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot

Teligent Canada

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for injection 4.5g

DIN 02401339

Powder for solution

Piperacillin Sodium 4g, Tazobactam Sodium 0.5g

305757. 305756

Teligent Canada

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for injection 3.375g

DIN 02401320

Powder for solution

Piperacillin Sodium 3g, Tazobactam Sodium 0.375 g

305664, 305665

Teligent Canada

Piperacillin and Tazobactam for injection 2.25g

DIN 02401312

Powder for solution

Piperacillin Sodium 2g, Tazobactam Sodium 0.25g

305666, 305718

Issue

Visible particles observed in vials following reconstitution 

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Healthcare Establishments

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

Teligent Canada Inc.                                                                 

5995 Avebury Road, Suite 804,

Mississauga, Ontario

L5R 3P9

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Health professionals
Hospitals
Recall class
Type I
Identification number
RA-63827

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