Bicillin L-a Injection (penicillin G Benzathine) 2 Ml Single Use Syringe - Shortage And Replacement With Australian Labelled Stock

Recall Summary Pfizer is replacing BICILLIN L-A Injection (penicillin G benzathine) 2 mL syringes distributed across Canada with stock that was labeled in Australia due to a shortage of the Canadian-labeled version. The affected product is used to treat certain bacterial infections. Healthcare providers and patients currently using this medication should be aware of the labeling change on replacement supplies.

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2016-05-12

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

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