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Jamp Pharma Corp Recalls Jamp-Methotrexate (USP 50mg/2mL) Due To Particulate Matter
- Starting date:
- March 13, 2015
- Posting date:
- March 13, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Advisory
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product withdrawal
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-52541
- Issue
- Products affected
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Report health or safety concerns
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
- Public enquiries
- What Health Canada is doing
Issue
Jamp Pharma Corporation, in consultation with Health Canada, is voluntarily recalling one lot of Jamp-Methotrexate USP 50mg/2mL due to the potential presence of foreign particulate matter.
Methotrexate Injection is administered by health care professionals but Health Canada is also aware that this product may be self-administered by subcutaneous injection (under the skin) by patients at home. The risks associated with subcutaneous injection of foreign particulate matter include local reaction at the injection site and/or swelling or possible allergic reaction and infection.
Products affected
Jamp-Methotrexate USP 50mg/2mLby Jamp Pharma Corporation (lot: 7801372), DIN 02419173
What you should do
- Speak to your healthcare practitioner if you have concerns about your health.
- Consult with your healthcare practitioner about stopping the use of this product and getting a replacement medication in order to complete your scheduled therapy.
- Report any adverse events to Health Canada.
Who is affected
Consumers who have this product for injection by a healthcare professional or for self-administration at home.
Background
Jamp Pharma Corporation also imported from Onco Therapies in India. Health Canada will continue to assess further impact of products supplied by Onco Therapies Ltd. to the Canadian market.
Report health or safety concerns
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345
- Visit MedEffect Canada's web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
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Related AWRs
Mylan Recalls Methotrexate Injection (USP 50mg/2mL) Due To Particulate Matter
2015-03-11 | Health products
Media enquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public enquiries
613-957-2991
1-866 225-0709
What Health Canada is doing
Health Canada is monitoring the recall by Jamp Pharma Corporation and should new information about this recall arise, Health Canada will inform Canadians.