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Health product recall

Riva-Pantoprazole (2014-04-03)

Starting date:
April 3, 2014
Posting date:
April 8, 2014
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-38891

Recalled Products

Riva-Pantoprazole

Reason

Preventative recall. Active ingredient release rate may be out of specification toward the end of product shelf life (May 2015).

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and Pharmacies in Canada.

Affected products

Riva-Pantoprazole

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02316463
Dosage form

Delayed release tablets

Strength

40 mg

Lot or serial number

C1973

Companies
Recalling Firm
Laboratoire Riva Inc.
660 Industrial Blvd.
Blainville
J7C 3V4
Quebec
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Laboratoire Riva Inc.
660 Industrial Blvd.
Blainville
J7C 3V4
Quebec
CANADA