Pharmetics Inc. Voluntarily Recalls a Number of Products From the Canadian Market
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2011) - Health Canada is informing Canadians that Pharmetics Inc., a manufacturer of over the counter drugs, has voluntarily recalled, as a precautionary measure, selected lots of six health products currently on the Canadian market. The recalled products are the store brands of the retailers (SEE CHART BELOW).
Pharmetics Inc.'s recall comes as a result of Health Canada's Good Manufacturing Practices inspection at the company's Laval manufacturing site where deficiencies related to the production line were detected, including possible contamination between the product lines and some products labelled with the wrong expiry dates.
Health Canada is monitoring Pharmetics Inc.'s recall of these products and will inform Canadians and take appropriate action if new safety information arises.
Health Canada is reminding Canadians who have purchased or used any of the affected products and who have concerns about their health to speak with their health care practitioner. Pharmetics Inc. is advising their clients, including pharmacies, that consumers should return products to their place of purchase.
In order to help ensure that health products on the Canadian market are safe for use by Canadians and their families, drug establishments are inspected to determine whether they are operating in compliance with Health Canada's regulations and guidelines.
Good Manufacturing Practices are standards designed to ensure an effective overall approach to product quality control and risk management by setting appropriate standards and practices for product manufacturing, testing, storage, handling and distribution.
Consumers requiring more information about this information update can contact Health Canada's public enquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.
You can report any adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:
-- Report online ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report- declaration/index-eng.php ) at the MedEffect(TM) Canada ( http://www.hc- sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php ) section of the Health Canada website -- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345 -- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp- mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php ) and either: -- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789 -- Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program Health Canada AL 0701C Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
To have postage pre-paid, download the postage paid label ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/post_paid-affranchi-eng.php ) from the MedEffect(TM) Canada ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php ) section of the Health Canada website. The Canada Vigilance Reporting Form ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php ) and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines may also be obtained via this section.
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OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 8, 2011) - Health Canada is informing Canadians that Pharmetics Inc., a manufacturer of over the counter drugs, has voluntarily recalled, as a precautionary measure, selected lots of six health products currently on the Canadian market. The recalled products are the store brands of the retailers (SEE CHART BELOW).
Pharmetics Inc.'s recall comes as a result of Health Canada's Good Manufacturing Practices inspection at the company's Laval manufacturing site where deficiencies related to the production line were detected, including possible contamination between the product lines and some products labelled with the wrong expiry dates.
Health Canada is monitoring Pharmetics Inc.'s recall of these products and will inform Canadians and take appropriate action if new safety information arises.
Health Canada is reminding Canadians who have purchased or used any of the affected products and who have concerns about their health to speak with their health care practitioner. Pharmetics Inc. is advising their clients, including pharmacies, that consumers should return products to their place of purchase.
In order to help ensure that health products on the Canadian market are safe for use by Canadians and their families, drug establishments are inspected to determine whether they are operating in compliance with Health Canada's regulations and guidelines.
Good Manufacturing Practices are standards designed to ensure an effective overall approach to product quality control and risk management by setting appropriate standards and practices for product manufacturing, testing, storage, handling and distribution.
Consumers requiring more information about this information update can contact Health Canada's public enquiries line at (613) 957-2991, or toll free at 1-866-225-0709.
You can report any adverse reactions associated with the use of health products to the Canada Vigilance Program by one of the following three ways:
-- Report online ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report- declaration/index-eng.php ) at the MedEffect(TM) Canada ( http://www.hc- sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php ) section of the Health Canada website -- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345 -- Complete a Canada Vigilance Reporting Form ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp- mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php ) and either: -- Fax toll-free to 1-866-678-6789 -- Mail to: Canada Vigilance Program Health Canada AL 0701C Ottawa, ON K1A 0K9
To have postage pre-paid, download the postage paid label ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/post_paid-affranchi-eng.php ) from the MedEffect(TM) Canada ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/index-eng.php ) section of the Health Canada website. The Canada Vigilance Reporting Form ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/ar-ei_form-eng.php ) and the adverse reaction reporting guidelines may also be obtained via this section.
PRODUCT DIN LOT RETAILERAcetaminophen 500mg Tablets Extra Strength 02252813 F-38421 ShoppersAcetaminophen 500mg Tablets Extra Strength 02252813 F-37807 ShoppersAcetaminophen 500mg Tablets Extra Strength 02252813 F-40270 ShoppersAcetaminophen 500mg Tablets Extra Strength 02252813 F-34635 LoblawsAcetaminophen 500mg Tablets Extra Strength 02252813 F-34646 LoblawsAcetaminophen 500mg Tablets Extra Strength 02252813 F-34604 ShoppersAcetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate Tablets 02251914 F-37011 ShoppersAcetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate Tablets 02251914 F-37022 RexallAcetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate Tablets 02251914 F-37119 LoblawsAcetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate Tablets 02251914 F-37138 LoblawsAcetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate Tablets 02251914 F-37178 ProcurityAcetaminophen, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate Tablets 02251914 F-39603 ShoppersMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Federated Tablets 02251884 F-35778 CoopMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-35888 LoblawsSinus Medication Night Tablets 02255014 F-38039 ShoppersSinus Medication Night Tablets 02255014 F-38069 ProximSinus Medication Night Tablets 02255014 F-38060 RexallSinus Medication Night Tablets 02255014 F-40068 RexallDaytime Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252163 F-35331 ProximDaytime Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252163 F-35475 Jean CoutuDaytime Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252163 F-35868 Jean CoutuDaytime Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252163 F-35858 Jean CoutuDaytime Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252163 F-38293 Jean CoutuDaytime Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252163 F-38300 Jean CoutuDaytime Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252163 F-38634 ShoppersMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-36641 LoblawsMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-36394 RexallMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-36384 SafewayMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-36384 UniprixMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Federated Tablets 02251884 F-37591 CoopMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-37586 Jean CoutuMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Value Drug Tablets 02251884 F-36405 MartMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-36641 LoblawsMuscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02251884 F-36412 LoblawsAllergy & Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252155 F-40081 RexallAllergy & Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252155 F-39339 RexallAllergy & Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252155 F-39263 ShoppersAllergy & Sinus Relief Extra Strength Tablets 02252155 F-40344 Shoppers