Health product recall

Xylocaine Jelly (2019-12-16)

Starting date:
December 16, 2019
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-71911

Last updated: 2019-12-18

Summary

  • Product: Xylocaine Jelly 2% Gel

Reason

Affected lots may contain particulate matter.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Healthcare Establishments, Retailers

Affected products

Xylocaine Jelly 2% Gel

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 00001694

Dosage form

Gel

Strength

Lidocaine hydrochloride 20 mg/mL

Lot or serial number

UD 5259, UE 5269, UH 5293, UL 5358, UL 5359, UI 5302, UL 5360, VA 5377, VC 5408

Companies

Recalling Firm
Aspen Pharmacare Canada Inc.
Unit 8, 1155 North Service Road West
Oakville
L6M 3E3
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Aspen Pharmacare Canada Inc.
Unit 8, 1155 North Service Road West
Oakville
L6M 3E3
Ontario
CANADA