Mylan Pharmaceuticals Insulin Glargine [US]

US FlagUS/Silver Spring: Logo - Mylan Pharmaceuticals IncMylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania establishment, has recalled one (1) batch/lot of its Insulin Glargine (Insulin glargine- yfgn) Injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), packaged in 10 mL vials from the United States marketplace due to reported mislabeling, as follows:

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According to the company, this drug product is not the branded Semglee vial but, in fact, the unbranded Insulin Glargine- yfgn. This batch is being recalled due to the potential for the label to be missing on some vials. The product information, batch number and expiry date information are present on the carton.

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Product Recall: Clearchoice Foam Face Shields

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Clearchoice Foam Face Shields Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Southmedic, a Barrie, Ontario establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Clearchoice Foam Face Shields from the Canadian marketplace due to mislabeling and consequential undeclared Latex, a known allergen, source of skin and/or respiratory intolerance and/or sensitivity, and possible trigger of Anaphylaxis, a serious and potential fatal situation, requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize pain and suffering as well as prevent life-altering injury or death.

HCSC: http://ht.ly/9jAt30setbI

Direct link: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/clearchoice-foam-face-shields

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Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) products are subject to this recall:

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New Almanic Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Solution Recall [Canada]

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New Almanic Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Solution Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: New Almanic International Ltd., a North York, Ontario establishment, recalls an unknown quantity of Maxi-Peel Exfoliant Solution products from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected marketing and sales without required Health Canada regulatory approval and consequential excessive skin dryness, scaling, itching and redness with possible increased sun sensitivity, and darkening or lightening of the skin, all serious health and safety hazards.

HCSC: http://ht.ly/Kqu730qL7OA

Direct link: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/73221r-eng.php

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Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Skin Exfoliant products are subject to this recall:

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Fresenius Kabi Penicillin G Sodium Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Logo - Health CanadaFresenius Kabi Canada Ltd, a Toronto, Ontario establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Penicillin G Sodium for Injection Drug products from the Canadian marketplace due to suspected vial breakage and consequential risks of contamination, patient infection, severe illness and/or possible life-changing complications, all serious health hazards.

HCSC: http://ht.ly/ZjUO30qHCtx

Direct link: https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2020/73139r-eng.php

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Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Drug products are subject to this recall:

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Medline Cosmetic Product Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Medline Cosmetic Product Recall [Canada]Medline Canada, Corp. a Milton, Ontario establishment, recalls an estimated 44,000 Medline Cosmetic products due to suspected Burkolderia cepacia contamination and consequential risk of gram negative bacterial infection and illness, all serious health hazards.

HCSC: http://ht.ly/t02k30kqnFF

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66910r-eng.php

Additional information:
Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports this recall involves various Medline Remedy Cosmetic products as identified below. The affected products are sold in white packaging with batch/lot numbers printed on the bottom of each dispensing bottle as follows (in alphabetical order):

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Apotex Alysena Birth Control Pill Recall Expands [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Apotex Alysena 28 Birth Control Pill Recall [Canada]Apotex Inc., a Toronto, Ontario establishment, expands its existing recall for certain batch/lots of Alysena 28 Birth Control Pills to include all current batch/lots of both Alysena 21 and Alysena 28 Oral Contraceptives due to suspected pill damage and consequential risk of pregnancy protection failure, a serious health hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/RmVe30iUyba

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/66158a-eng.php

Additional information:
Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Contraceptive Pills are subject to this recall:

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Apotex Alysena 28 Birth Control Pill Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Apotex Alysena 28 Birth Control Pill Recall [Canada]Apotex Inc., a Toronto, Ontario, establishment, recalls certain batch/lots of Alysena 28 Birth Control Pills due to suspected pill damage and consequential risk of pregnancy protection failure, a serious health hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/yaVa30isQr6

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2018/65960a-eng.php

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Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Contraceptive Pills are subject to this recall:

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Pfizer Australia Gentamicin Recall [Australia]

Australia FlagAustralia/Canberra: Pfizer Australia GentamicinPfizer Australia Pty Ltd. recalls certain batch/lots of Gentamicin Injection BP 80 mg due to suspected higher than expected amounts of Histamine, a serious health hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/m1ak30fLlIh

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/pfizer-australia-pty-ltd-gentamicin-injection-bp-80-mg-in-2-ml-steriluer-ampoules-in-packs-of-10-or-50

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Pfizer Australia Gentamicin are subject to this recall:

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Paediatric Leuprorelin Acetate Recall [Australia]

Australia FlagAustralia/Canberra: Paediatric Leuprorelin Acetate Recall [Australia]AbbVie Pty Ltd. recalls certain batch/lots of Lucrin Depot Paediatric Leuprorelin Acetate due to suspected insufficient mixing and consequential risk of incomplete delivery of medication, a serious health hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/xm5R30fCKOn

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/abbvie-pty-ltd-lucrin-depot-paediatric-leuprorelin-acetate-30mg-for-injection-prefilled-dual-chamber-syringe-single-dose

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The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Drug products are subject to this recall:

Perox-A-Mint Solution Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Perox-A-Mint Solution Recall [Canada]Cardinal Health Canada Inc. recalls certain batch/lots of various Perox-A-Mint Solutions due to suspected contaminants and consequential risk of illness. HCSC: http://ht.ly/UoAz30f2Fo0

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/64468r-eng.php

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Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Drugs are subject to this recall:

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Bayer RestoraLAX Recall Expands [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Bayer RestoraLAX Recall Expands [Canada]Bayer Inc. expands its existing recall for certain batch/lots of RestoraLAX to include additional Laxative varieties due to the presence of clumps or lumps in the product and consequential choking hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/BT6F30dtmFS

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63908a-eng.php

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Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Laxatives are subject to this recall:

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Bayer RestoraLAX Laxative Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Bayer RestoraLAX Recall [Canada]Bayer Inc. recalls certain batch/lots of RestoraLAX Laxative due to presence of unexpected clumps or lumps in the product and consequential choking hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/fftt30dlGl3

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63798a-eng.php

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Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Laxatives are subject to this recall:

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Stromaderm Age-Defying Serum Recall [Canada]

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Canada/Ottawa: Stromaderm Age-Defying Serum Recall [Canada]Jusuru International, Inc. recalls certain Stromaderm Age-Defying Serum due to suspected Pseudomonas aeruginosa contamination and consequential bacterial infection hazard. HCSC: http://ht.ly/3PtX30c8ZFc

Direct link: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2017/63372r-eng.php

Additional information:
Health Canada/Santé Canada (“HCSC”) reports the following Cosmetic Drugs are subject to this recall:

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Wingman35 Crossing Catheter Recall [US]

US FlagUS/Silver Spring: Wingman 35 Crossing Catheter Recall [US]ReFlow Medical recalls an estimated 2327 Wingman35 Crossing Catheters due to suspected tip splitting and consequential risks of injury, internal laceration and bacterial infection, all serious health hazards. FDA: http://ht.ly/UdCY30bCptV

Direct link: https://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm556525.htm

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The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the following Catheters are subject to this recall:

EpiPen Auto-Injector Recall [Australia]

Australia FlagAustralia/Canberra: EpiPen Auto-Injector Recall [Australia]Alphapharm Pty Ltd recalls certain batch/lots of EpiPen Auto-Injectors due to suspected component failure and consequential drug injection failure during Anaphylaxis, a serious health hazard. ACCC: http://ht.ly/tqVV30agTAX

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recall/alphapharm-pty-ltd-epipen-300-microgram-g-adrenaline-injection-syringe-auto-injector-aust-r-42978

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports the following Auto-Injector Syringes are subject to this recall:

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