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Health product recall

Pre-Attached LTA Kit 4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP (2014-07-31)

Starting date:
July 31, 2014
Posting date:
August 12, 2014
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-41019

Recalled Products

Pre-Attached LTA Kit 4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP

Reason

Potential of the cannula breakage during insertion into patients’ airways.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and hospitals in Canada

Affected products

Pre-Attached LTA Kit 4% Lidocaine Hydrochloride Topical Solution USP

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00295531

Dosage form

Plastic canula with attached vial injector and a single use vial

Strength

40 mg/ml

Lot or serial number
  • 23303R1
  • 36200R1
Companies
Recalling Firm

Hospira Healthcare Corporation

1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,

Saint-Laurent

H4M 2X6

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Hospira Healthcare Corporation

1111 Dr. Frederik Philips Blvd.,

Saint-Laurent

H4M 2X6

Quebec

CANADA