Health product recall

Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection; Out of specification (Assay & Impurity)

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Summary

Product
Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection 1 mg/vial
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.

Affected products

Brand Product Name Market Authorization Dosage Form Strength Lot Number
Sterimax Inc. Remifentanil hydrochloride for injection DIN 02366460 Powder for solution Remifentanil hydrochloride 1 mg/vial 243101O, 243110D, 253101D

Issue

The assay and impurity is out of specification in the affected lots. 

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Wholesalers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

Sterimax Inc.
2770 Portland Drive
Oakville Ontario L6H 6R4 Canada

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-82254

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