This page has been archived on the Web

Information identified as archived is provided for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It is not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards and has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Please contact us to request a format other than those available.

Health product recall

Codeine Contin 50mg Controlled Release Tab (2017-07-10)

Starting date:
July 10, 2017
Posting date:
July 14, 2017
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-63942

Reason

The dissolution is out of specification in the affected lots.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers throughout Canada

Affected products

Codeine Contin 50mg Controlled Release Tab

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02230302

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

50 mg

Lot or serial number

  • J688
  • J835
  • 127290
  • 129206
  • 129989
  • 130754
  • 132193

Companies

Recalling Firm
Purdue Pharma
575 Granite Court
Pickering
L1W 3W8
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Purdue Pharma
575 Granite Court
Pickering
L1W 3W8
Ontario
CANADA