Health product recall

Verkazia eye drops: Out of Specification, foreign matter.

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Verkazia
Issue
Health products - Product safety
What to do

If you see particulate matter (e.g. crystal-like particles) in the vials or if your eye symptoms worsen, stop using the product and consult your pharmacist to obtain a replacement as soon as possible. Consult a health care professional if you have used this product and have health concerns.

Affected products

Brand Product Name Market Authorization Dosage Form Strength Lot
Verkazia Eye Drops DIN 02484137 Emulsion Cyclosporine 0.1% /W/V 1N81H

Issue

Out of Specification result, potential for presence of particulate matter in this lot. 

What you should do

  • If you see particulate matter (e.g. crystal-like particles) in the vials or if your eye symptoms worsen, stop using the product and consult your pharmacist to obtain a replacement as soon as possible.
  • Consult a health care professional if you have taken a recalled product and have health concerns.
  • Contact McKesson Specialized Distribution by calling 1-877-827-1306 or emailing msd.support@mckesson.ca if you have questions about the recall.
  • Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Previous recalls or alerts
Background

Depth of Recall: Retailers, Wholesalers. 

 

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

McKesson Canada Quality and Regulatory Shared Services.

8449 Lawson Road, unit 102,

Milton, Ontario

L9T 9L1

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Health professionals
Hospitals
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-63594

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