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Health product recall

Riva-Simvastatin - 10 mg and 20 mg

Starting date:
January 30, 2013
Posting date:
February 18, 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-23311

Recalled Products

Riva-Simvastatin - 10 mg and 20 mg

Reason

There are no stability data available to support the expiry date of these products.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada.

Affected products

A. Riva-Simvastatin 10 mg

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02247298

Dosage form

Tablets

Strength

10 mg

Lot or serial number

C0144

Companies
Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660 Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V4

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660 Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V4



B. Riva-Simvastatin 20 mg

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02247299

Dosage form

Tablets

Strength

20 mg

Lot or serial number

P5005

Companies
Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660 Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V4

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Riva Inc. 660 Industrial Blvd. Blainville, Quebec J7C 3V4