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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-2012A29

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 02247297

Dosage form

Tablet / Comprimé

Strength

5 mg

Lot or serial number

P3602 P2967 P4957 P4958

Companies

Recalling Firm
Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660, Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V8
Marketing Authorization Holder
Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660, Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V8

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