Two lots of Omnitrope injectable human growth hormone recalled due to cracked cartridges
Critical priority
What you should do
- 1If you have a recalled product, do not use it.
- 2Contact your pharmacy immediately for a replacement.
- 3Return the recalled product to your pharmacy for proper disposal.
- 4If you or your child have used this product and experience any unusual symptoms (e.g. persistent redness, swelling and/or pain at the injection site, fever) or have any other health concerns, consult a healthcare professional.
- 5Contact Sandoz Canada Inc. by calling toll-free at 1-800-343-8839 if you have questions about this recall.
The issue
Product quality
Affected product
Omnitrope (5 mg/1.5 mL somatropin)
Where it was sold
Canada (national)Reported in the official notice — confirm there.
Issued by
Health Canada
Read the official Government of Canada notice
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