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Health product recall

Taro-Warfarin (2016-10-03)

Starting date:
October 3, 2016
Posting date:
October 21, 2016
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-60666

Affected Products

Reason

llegibility of the expiration date on the bottle due to printing smudge. The printing smudges can potentially result in expiration date being interpreted as 2018 rather than 2016.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada

Affected products

Taro-Warfarin

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02242682
Dosage form

Comprimé

Strength

2.5 mg

Lot or serial number

1373545444

Companies
Recalling Firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
130 East Drive
Brampton
L6T 1C1
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc.
130 East Drive
Brampton
L6T 1C1
Ontario
CANADA

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