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New lots recalled: Fresenius Medical Care continues recall of Sodium Bicarbonate Liquid Concentrate
- Starting date:
- April 23, 2014
- Posting date:
- April 23, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Information Update
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Contamination
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-39193
Issue
Ottawa - Health Canada is updating Canadians and Canadian healthcare practitioners regarding Fresenius Medical Care’s voluntary recall of “NaturaLyte Sodium Bicarbonate Liquid Concentrate” in 6.4L and 8L volumes due to bacterial contamination.
As of today, Health Canada has provided an update on all affected lots and posted advice for patients, hospitals and home patient programs.
Health Canada will continue monitoring the expanded recall and working with the company to help ensure patients and healthcare professionals are informed.
Fresenius Medical Care has indicated to Health Canada that it has shipped replacement product to customers and their patients.
Related AWRs
Voluntary recall: NaturaLyte Sodium Bicarbonate Liquid Concentrate
2014-04-05 | Health products
Fresenius Medical Care expands recall of Sodium Bicarbonate Liquid Concentrate
2014-04-09 | Health products
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