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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
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