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Health product recall

Venomil White-Faced Hornet Venom Protein Kit

Starting date:
July 12, 2013
Posting date:
July 30, 2013
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-34749

Recalled products

  1. Venomil White-Faced Hornet Venom Protein (120 mcg)
  2. Diluent for Allergenic Extract Sterile Albumin Saline with phenol

Reason

After a delamination issue, glass particles were found during the 18 month stability test in the "Diluent for Allergenic Extract Sterile Albumin Saline with Phenol" which is packaged in this kit.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, pharmacies, hospitals and doctors in Canada

Affected products

A. Venomil White-Faced Hornet Venom Protein (120 mcg)

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02226235

Dosage form

Powder for solution (Venomil White-Faced Hornet Venom Protein 120 mcg)

Strength

White-Faced Hornet Venom protein (120 mcg / vial)

Lot or serial number
  • A1200032
  • A1300043
  • A1300025
  • D26862E
  • A1200079
  • M26862I
Companies
Recalling Firm

Omega Laboratories Ltd.

11, 177 Hamon St.

Montreal

H3M 3E4

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Omega Laboratories Ltd.

11, 177 Hamon St.

Montreal

H3M 3E4

Quebec

CANADA



B. Diluent for Allergenic Extract Sterile Albumin Saline with phenol

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02223732

Dosage form

Liquid (Diluent for Allergenic Extract Sterile Albumin Saline with phenol)

Strength
  • Albumin (Human) - 0.03%
Lot or serial number
  • A1200032
  • A1300043
  • A1300025
  • D26862E
  • A1200079
  • M26862I
Companies
Recalling Firm

Omega Laboratories Ltd.

11, 177 Hamon St.

Montreal

H3M 3E4

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Omega Laboratories Ltd.

11, 177 Hamon St.

Montreal

H3M 3E4

Quebec

CANADA


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