Health product recall

Fibristal 5MG (2020-09-24)

Starting date:
September 24, 2020
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-74051



Last updated:
2020-09-28

Summary

  • Product:
    Fibristal 5MG

Reason

During post-market experience, rare cases of liver injury, including cases of serious liver impairment requiring liver transplantation, were reported in patients using ulipristal acetate 5mg.

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Healthcare establishments, Physicians

Affected products

Fibristal 5MG

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02408163

Dosage form

Tablet

Strength

Ulipristal Acetate 5MG

Lot or serial number

  • T7B236A
  • T7B231B
  • T85328B
  • T85329A
  • T02566A
  • T7B231A
  • T97577T

Companies

Recalling Firm

Allergan Inc.

500 Enterprise Blvd. Suite 500

Markham

L65 0B5

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Allergan Inc.

500 Enterprise Blvd. Suite 500

Markham

L65 0B5

Ontario

CANADA