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Health product recall

Riva-Ciprofloxacin - 500 mg

Starting date:
May 24, 2013
Posting date:
June 6, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Quality
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-33945

Recalled products

  1. Riva-Ciprofloxacin - 500 mg

Reason

Quality concerns at the manufacturing facility of the active ingredients used in the products.

Depth of distribution

Distributed to wholesalers / pharmacies in Quebec

Affected products

A. Riva-Ciprofloxacin - 500 mg

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02251248
Dosage form
  • Tablets
Strength
  • 500 mg
Lot or serial number
  • Bottle size : 100 tabs
    Lot P5028
  • Bottle size : 500 tabs
    Lot P5029
Companies
Recalling Firm
Laboratoire Riva Inc.
660 Industrial Blvd.
Blainville
J7C 3V4
Quebec
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Laboratoire Riva Inc.
660 Industrial Blvd.
Blainville
J7C 3V4
Quebec
CANADA

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