Health product recall

Carbocaine 2% (2018-02-12)

Starting date:
February 12, 2018
Posting date:
February 12, 2018
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-65972

Affected Products

Carbocaine 2%

Reason

Vial may be cracked in affected lot

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers and hospitals across Canada

Affected products

Carbocaine 2%

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02242001
Dosage form

Solution

Strength

20 mg/mL

Lot or serial number

73100DD

Companies
Recalling Firm
Pfizer Canada Inc.
17300 Trans-Canada Hwy.
Kirkland
H9J 2M5
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Pfizer Canada Inc.
17300 Trans-Canada Hwy.
Kirkland
H9J 2M5
Ontario
CANADA