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Health product recall

Riva-Escitalopram (2017-08-14)

Starting date:
August 14, 2017
Posting date:
September 26, 2017
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
Hospitals, General Public, Healthcare Professionals
Identification number:
RA-64610

Affected products

Riva-Escitalopram

Reason

The degradation product is out of trend in the affected lots

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies across Canada

Affected products

Riva-Escitalopram

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
02428857
Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

20mg

Lot or serial number

491493
491494
 

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