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FirmDose (November 18, 2008)

Starting date:
November 18, 2008
Posting date:
December 08, 2008
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-2008A116

Reason

Laboratory analysis conducted by Health Canada has determined that samples of FirmDose lot # 6968 contains the undeclared drug ingredient, hydroxyhomosildenafil. Hydroxyhomosildenafil is an analogue of the prescription medication sildenafil.

Depth of distribution

Retailers (sex shops). No export.

Affected products

FirmDose

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

No market authorization

Dosage form

Capsule

Strength

  • Not applicable

Lot or serial number

All lots

Companies

Recalling Firm
X-Posed DVD Distribution
8255 Mountain Sights, Suite 500
Montreal Quebec
Canada H4P 2B5
Marketing Authorization Holder
Not Applicable