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Health product recall

Riva-Pravastatin

Starting date:
April 5, 2013
Posting date:
April 23, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-26849

Recalled Products

  1. Riva-Pravastatin

Reason

Stability tests revealed an increase in Pravastatin Lactone impurities above the acceptable limit (2.0% before the product's best before date of 24 months).

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada.

Affected products

A. Riva-Pravastatin

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02270234
Dosage form
  • Tablet
Strength
  • Pravastatin Sodium 10 mg
Lot or serial number
  • P3572
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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