Importation Of German-labelled Hydromorphon Ethypharm Kalceks (hydromorphone Hydrochloride Solution For Injection) Due To Potential Shortage Of Canadian-labelled Hydromorphone

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride Solution for Injection products with German labels made by Ethypharm Kalceks are being imported into Canada to help address a shortage of Canadian-labelled hydromorphone during the COVID-19 pandemic. This import is occurring across Canada. The product is being made available due to supply constraints affecting the regular Canadian version of this medication.

Reason

COVID - Product safety

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2021-01-06

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/cd16d11e-5d78-4618-8672-6de3f7ff9389