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Health product recall

Marcaine 0.50% (2016-09-09)

Starting date:
September 9, 2016
Posting date:
September 20, 2016
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-60308

Affected Product

Marcaine 0.50%

Reason

Defect possible that could compromise the sealing plugs

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies in Canada

Affected products

Marcaine 0.50%

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02305909
Dosage form

Solution

Strength

5.0mg/mL

Lot or serial number

59311DD

Companies
Recalling Firm
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
17300 Trans-Canada Highway
Montreal
H9J 2M5
Quebec
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Hospira Healthcare Corporation
17300 Trans-Canada Highway
Montreal
H9J 2M5
Quebec
CANADA