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Health product recall

Soliris (2014-06-06)

Starting date:
June 6, 2014
Posting date:
July 11, 2014
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-40375

Recalled Products

Soliris

Reason

Due to the presence of visible particles in a limited number of vials from a lot of Soliris which was distributed in another market.  Lots which were manufactured using the same process are being recalled.

Depth of distribution

Hospitals/Pharmacies across Canada

Affected products

Soliris

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02322285
Dosage form

Solution

Strength

Eculizumab - 10 mg/ml

Lot or serial number
  • 00015A
  • 00017E
  • 00020C
Companies
Recalling Firm
Alexion Pharma Canada Corp
400 Applewood Crescent, Suite 120
Vaughan
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Alexion Pharma International, SARL
34 Avenue du Tribunal Federal Switzerland
Lausanne
1005
SWITZERLAND