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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
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