Soliris (eculizumab) - Increased Risk Of Hemolysis Or Low Hemoglobin With Serogroup B Meningococcal Vaccination

SOLIRIS Recall Summary Patients taking SOLIRIS (eculizumab) who received a serogroup B meningococcal vaccine may face an increased risk of hemolysis (breakdown of red blood cells) or low hemoglobin levels. This safety concern affects SOLIRIS users across Canada. The recall was issued due to product safety risks associated with the combination of this medication and that specific vaccine.

Reason
Product safety
Category
drug recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-DRUGS
Recall date
2016-10-25
Status
Closed
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6776c625-fead-489d-aab6-6080c9c59c36