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PRIVA-Escitalopram (2015-02-23)
- Starting date:
- February 23, 2015
- Posting date:
- March 9, 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-52435
Recalled Products
PRIVA-Escitalopram
Reason
Recall initiated due to in-house out-of-specification result for the residual solvent Isopropyl alcohol (IPA). Product meets the ICH/USP acceptance limits.
Depth of distribution
Distributor
Affected products
PRIVA-Escitalopram
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02426358
Dosage form
Tablet
Strength
Escitalopram (Escitalopram Oxalate) 20 mg
Lot or serial number
ESD14006
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
International Pharmaceutical Generics
4-77, Auriga Drive
Ottawa
K2E 7Z7
Ontario
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
-
Pharmapar Inc
5950 Cote de Liesse, Bureau 100
Ville Mont Royal
H4T 1E2
Quebec
CANADA