Health product recall

Teva-Levocarbidopa (2018-01-17)

Starting date:
January 17, 2018
Posting date:
January 17, 2018
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-65866

Affected Products

Teva-Levocarbidopa

Reason

Out-of-specification on dissolution during stability testing.

Depth of distribution

Product has been distributed to retail level across the Canadian provinces: AB, BC, MB, NL, NS, ON, QC and SK.

Affected products

Teva-Levocarbidopa

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02244496
Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

250mg/ 25mg

Lot or serial number
  • Lot 35211134B
  • Lot 35211134C
Companies
Recalling Firm
Teva Canada Limited 30 Novopharm Court Toronto, ON M1B 2K9
Marketing Authorization Holder
Teva Canada Limited 30 Novopharm Court Toronto, ON M1B 2K9