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pms-Simvastatin (2013-10-16)
- Starting date:
- October 16, 2013
- Posting date:
- November 6, 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-36579
Recalled Products
pms-Simvastatin
Reason
These lots are being recalled due to a recent complaint regarding the finding of a foreign tablet (Ranitidine 75 mg) in a bottle of Simvastatin 10 mg.
Depth of distribution
Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada
Affected products
pms-Simvastatin
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02269260
Dosage form
Tablets
Strength
Simvastatin 10 mg
Lot or serial number
472883
473216
473215
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Pharmascience Inc.
100 - 6111 Royalmount Ave.
Montreal
H4P 2T4
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Pharmascience Inc.
100 - 6111 Royalmount Ave.
Montreal
H4P 2T4
Quebec
CANADA