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Health product recall

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

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