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Health product recall

Teva-Valsartan (2017-05-11)

Starting date:: May 11, 2017
Posting date:: June 22, 2017
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-63728

Reason
Depth of distribution
Affected products

Reason

Affected lot may contain tablets that do not meet its specification for physical description.

Depth of distribution

Pharmacies and hospitals in BC, AB, MB, ON, QC, NB, NL

Affected products

Teva-Valsartan

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02356678

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

160 mg Valsartan

Lot or serial number

35210816A

Companies

Recalling Firm

Teva Canada Limited

30 Novopharm Court

Toronto

M1B 2K9

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder