Voluntary Product Recall: 2 Lots of Allerject 0.15 mg / 0.15 mL epinephrine injection, distributed as of June 1, 2015

MONTREAL, June 13, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Sanofi-aventis Canada Inc. (Sanofi Canada) is taking the precautionary measure of issuing a Voluntary Recall of Allerject 0.15 mg / 0.15 mL epinephrine auto injectors,  lots 2857505 and 2857508, distributed as of June 1st, 2015, due to a manufacturing defect potentially affecting the delivery of the drug.  This defect was discovered as part of a routine manufacturer quality review process.  Allerject 0.15 mg / 0.15 mL is the pediatric version of the epinephrine auto injector.   No other lots or strengths of Allerject, or any other Sanofi Canada products are included in this recall.  The lots subject to the recall were distributed solely in Canada. There have been no reports of patients adversely affected by the 2 lots distributed to date.

Should an individual be in possession of the products in lots 2857505 and 2857508, distributed as of June 1, they should return the product to their local pharmacy for replacement. Any questions or concerns regarding this voluntary product recall, please contact the Allerject Call Center at 1-855-405-4321.

Sanofi is committed to the health and well-being of patients/consumers using its products. This voluntary recall is conducted in collaboration with the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate of Health Canada which has issued a communications relating to the recall.  LINK  

Sanofi Canada is contacting health care professionals and stakeholders involved in the treatment of anaphylaxis.

PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Name

French: Allerject 0.15 mg / 0.15 mL epinephrine injection

English: Allerject 0.15 mg / 0.15 mL epinephrine injection

UPC

065914 11216 4

065914 11217 1

DIN/NPN/Device

02382059

Lot(s)

2857505 (French)

2857508 (English)

Expiry

Sep 2016

Sep 2016

Note that other lots are NOT affected by this recall

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SOURCE Sanofi Canada

For further information: Joanne Kennedy, Sanofi Canada, 514-235-4380, Joanne.kennedy@sanofi.com; Catherine Cunningham, Sanofi Canada, 514-713-1634, Catherine.cunningham@sanofi.com