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Health product recall

Zenhale Product Recall (2015-06-30)

Starting date:
June 30, 2015
Posting date:
July 7, 2015
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-54118

Recalled Products

  1. Zenhale 50 µg
  2. Zenhale 200 µg

Reason

Lots recalled due to the possibility of device malfunction after 24 months shelf-life, resulting in the potential for a patient to receive a lower dose than expected.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, pharmacies and physicians

Affected products

A. Zenhale 50 µg

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02361744
Dosage form

Aerosol, Metered Dose

Strength
  • Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate  5 µg / dose
  • Mometasone Furoate  50  µg / dose
Lot or serial number
  • 1024249
Companies
Recalling Firm
Merck Canada
16750 Trans Canada HWY
Kirkland
H9H 4M7
Quebec
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Merck Canada
16750 Trans Canada HWY
Kirkland
H9H 4M7
Quebec
CANADA

B. Zenhale 200  µg

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02361760
Dosage form

Aerosol, Metered Dose

Strength
  • Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate  5 µg / dose
  • Mometasone Furoate  200  µg / dose
Lot or serial number
  • 1023003
  • 1024248
  • 1073696
  • 1095940
  • 1095941

Sample lots:

  • 1056065
  • 1056071
  • 1087740
  • 1092557
  • 1092562
  • 1128538
Companies
Recalling Firm
Merck Canada
16750 Trans Canada HWY
Kirkland
H9H 4M7
Quebec
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Merck Canada
16750 Trans Canada HWY
Kirkland
H9H 4M7
Quebec
CANADA