Health product recall

Zerbaxa (2020-12-16)

Starting date:
December 16, 2020
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-74593



Last updated:
2020-12-17

Summary

  • Product:
    Zerbaxa

Reason

Product sterility may be compromised in affected lots

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers, Retailers, Healthcare establishments, Healthcare practitioners

Affected products

Zerbaxa

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02446901

Dosage form

Powder For Solution

Strength

Ceftolozane (Ceftolozane Sulfate) 1 G / VIAL

Tazobactam (Tazobactam Sodium) 0.5 G / VIAL

Lot or serial number

SP1561A

SP1617A

SP1637A

Companies

Recalling Firm

Merck Canada Inc.

16750 Transcanada Hwy

Kirkland

H9H 4M7

Quebec

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

Merck Canada Inc.

16750 Transcanada Hwy

Kirkland

H9H 4M7

Quebec

CANADA