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Health product recall

Riva-Simvastatin

Starting date:
January 23, 2012
Posting date:
February 20, 2012
Type of communication:
Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Identification number:
RA-2012A27

Reason

Following the manufacturing site change, there are no stability data available to support the product shelf life of 36 months

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada

Affected products

Riva-Simvastatin

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02247299

Dosage form

Tablet / Comprimé

Strength

20 mg

Lot or serial number

P3474 P4259 P5013 P3356 P3606 P5012

Companies

Recalling Firm
Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660, Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V6
Marketing Authorization Holder
Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660, Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V6

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