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Vaprox Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant (May 13, 2009)

Starting date:
May 13, 2009
Posting date:
May 25, 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-2009A64

Reason

One container of Vaprox has been affected. The non vented plugs that prevent Hydrogen Peroxide from venting gas out to the environment may have been used on limited number of containers which may result in unusual swelling of the container. Only one 5 gallon container was imported and is being recalled.

Depth of distribution

Import only. One account in Quebec.

Affected products

Vaprox Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilant

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

DIN 02047616

Dosage form

Liquid

Strength

  • 35.00%

Lot or serial number

PE5G029B

Companies

Recalling Firm
Steris Canada
6280 Northwest Drive,
Mississauga Ontario
Canada L4V 1J7
Marketing Authorization Holder
Steris Canada
6280 Northwest Drive,
Mississauga Ontario
Canada L4V 1J7