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Health product recall

Stieva-A Cream (2015-11-06)

Starting date:
November 6, 2015
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-56248

Affected Products

Stieva-A Cream

Reason

Out of specification result for potency and for any unspecified related substance during shelf life testing.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Pharmacies (BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NFLD, NS, NB)

Affected products

Stieva-A Cream

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 00662348
Dosage form

Cream

Strength

0.1% w/w Tretinoin

Lot or serial number

Lot # R0431
Lot # R0441

Companies
Recalling Firm
GlaxoSmithKline (Canada) Inc.
7333 Mississauga Rd. N.
Mississauga
L5N 6L4
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
GlaxoSmithKline (Canada) Inc.
7333 Mississauga Rd. N.
Mississauga
L5N 6L4
Ontario
CANADA

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