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Health product recall

Metoject (2015-03-17)

Starting date:
March 17, 2015
Posting date:
April 1, 2015
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-52771

Recalled Products

Metoject

Reason

In rare cases the concentration of Methotrexate in the syringes or pens is below specification due to incorrect handling of machine stops.

Depth of distribution

Wholesaler

Affected products

Metoject

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02304767
Dosage form

Solution

Strength

Methotrexate (Methotrexate sodium) 20 mg / 2 mL

Lot or serial number

B140014CA, B140014DA

Companies
Recalling Firm
Medexus Inc.
35 Nixon Road, Unit 1
Bolton
L7E 1K1
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Medexus Inc.
35 Nixon Road, Unit 1
Bolton
L7E 1K1
Ontario
CANADA