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Soluprep Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.05% (July 24, 2008)

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Starting date:
July 24, 2008
Posting date:
March 02, 2009
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-2009A23

Reason

The concentration in isopropyl alcohol, used as preservative agent, no longer meets the specifications established for this product (3.4%).

Depth of distribution

1 distributor in Nova-Scotia and 10 hospitals in Quebec.

Affected products

Soluprep Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.05%

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02072955

Dosage form

Sponge

Strength

  • 0.05%

Lot or serial number

8027

Companies

Recalling Firm
Solumed Enterprises Inc.
3281 Jean-Beraud
Laval Quebec
Canada H7T 2L2
Marketing Authorization Holder
Solumed Enterprises Inc.
3281 Jean-Beraud
Laval Quebec
Canada H7T 2L2