Pro Doc Irbesartan Product Recall (2021-05-26)

Pro Doc is recalling irbesartan products across Canada because they may contain a cancer-causing impurity called N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA). Irbesartan is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. The recall affects all irbesartan products distributed by Pro Doc in Canada.

Reason

Product safety

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2021-05-26

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/72bfc694-f353-4124-b727-4835c7988ee0