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Health product recall

Short Ragweed Pollen (Allergenic Extract Pollens) (2014-05-12)

Starting date:
May 12, 2014
Posting date:
May 22, 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-39569

Recalled Products

Short Ragweed Pollen (Allergenic Extract Pollens)

Reason

Failure of Antigen E (Potency) for ragweed at 6-month stability timepoint.

Depth of distribution

1 direct account (physician) in Ontario.

Affected products

Short Ragweed Pollen (Allergenic Extract Pollens)

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 00299987
Dosage form

Liquid

Strength

1:10 w/v

Lot or serial number

000856799

Companies
Recalling Firm
ALK-Abello Pharmaceuticals Canada
35-151 Brunel Road
Mississauga
L4Z 2H6
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
ALK-Abello Inc.
35 Channel Drive
Port Washington
11050
New York
UNITED STATES