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Health product recall

Viokace (2017-12-05)

Starting date:
December 5, 2017
Posting date:
December 20, 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-65480

Affected products

Viokace

Reason

Out of specification for enzyme profile during stability testing in affected lot.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies across Canada

Affected products

Viokace

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02230019
Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

Lipase 10,440 USP units
Amylase 56,400 USP units
Protease 57,100 USP units

Lot or serial number

160229A

Companies
Recalling Firm
Allergan Inc.
85 Enterprise Blvd, Suite 500
Markham
L6G 0B5
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Aptalis Pharma Canada ULC (an Allergan affiliate)
85 Enterprise Blvd, Suite 500
Markham
L6G 0B5
Ontario
CANADA