This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Archived

This page has been archived on the Web.

Health product recall

Venomil Yellow Jacket 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-34755

Recalled products

  1. Venomil Yellow Jacket 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 Yellow Jacket Venom Protein (120 mcg)

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02226286
Dosage form

Powder for solution (Venomil Yellow Jacket Venom Protein 120 mcg).

Strength

Yellow Jacket venom protein 120 mcg / vial

Lot or serial number
  • A1300024
  • D26968D
  • D29155C
  • A1300026
  • M26968F
  • M29155B
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
  • A1300024
  • D26968D
  • D29155C
  • A1300026
  • M26968F
  • M29155B
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

Date modified: