Two lots of cystic fibrosis drug Cayston recalled due to the potential of cracked glass vials
Why it was recalled
Product quality
What you should do
Check the lot number on your product or contact your pharmacist to determine whether your product is subject to this recall if you have any doubt. If you have a recalled product, stop taking the medication and contact your pharmacy immediately for a replacement product. Return the affected product to your pharmacy for proper disposal. If you become aware of any unusual symptoms or side effects that may be associated with this product, immediately contact your healthcare provider. Contact Gilead Sciences, Inc., toll-free at 1-800-445-3235, or by e-mail at Safety_fc@gilead.com, if you have questions about this recall. Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.
Other Recent Recalls
Apo-Semaglutide Injection
Apo-Semaglutide Injection : Incorrect dose display
Moderate health risk
Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg tablets (acetaminophen)
Generic acetaminophen by Teva recalled because it may contain foreign material
Highest health risk
JAMP Temozolomide
JAMP Temozolomide: Out-of-Specification (Assay)
Moderate health risk
Recall data is sourced from Health Canada's Recalls and Safety Alerts open dataset. MedShort.ca is an independent tracking tool and does not provide medical advice — for questions about this recall, contact the manufacturer or your pharmacist, or read the full notice linked above.