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Health product recall

RAN-Imipenem-Cilastatin (2015-12-23)

Starting date:
December 23, 2015
Posting date:
December 30, 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-56486

Affected Products

RAN-Imipenem-Cilastatin

Reason

Out of specification result for an impurity during stability testing.

Depth of distribution

One wholesaler in Quebec distributing to hospitals.

Affected products

RAN-Imipenem-Cilastatin

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02351692
Dosage form

Powder for solution

Strength

Cilastatin (Cilastatin Sodium) 250mg/vial
Imipenem 250mg/vial

Lot or serial number
  • 2686433
Companies
Recalling Firm
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
126 East Drive
Brampton
L6T 1C1
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Canada Inc.
126 East Drive
Brampton
L6T 1C1
CANADA