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Health product recall

Propofol II (2013-11-25)

Starting date:
November 25, 2013
Posting date:
December 9, 2013
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-37037

Recalled Products

Propofol II

Reason

A visible particule was observed during the inspection of retained samples from the injectable emulsion Propofol-II (batch 29609DJ).

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, hospitals and pharmacies.

Affected products

Propofol II

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02376865

Dosage form

Emulsion

Strength

10 mg/mL

Lot or serial number

29609DJ

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