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Health product recall

Ceftazidime for Injection, USP (2015-07-27)

Starting date:
July 27, 2015
Posting date:
July 31, 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-54480

Affected Products

Ceftazidime for Injection, USP

Reason

The repackaging procedure followed by Matrix may not have adequately protected the product from light during storage and distribution.

Depth of distribution

Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies

Affected products

Ceftazidime for Injection, USP

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 00886971
Dosage form

Powder for solution

Strength

Ceftazidime 1 g / vial

Lot or serial number

All lots

Companies
Recalling Firm
Shoppers Drug Mart Inc., Matrix Distribution Centre (Mississauga)
6941 Kennedy Road
Toronto
L5T 2R6
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Fresenius Kabi Canada Ltd.
45 Vogell Rd, Ste 200
Richmond Hill
L4B 3P6
Ontario
CANADA