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| Canada: Counterfeit Nuceiva injectable drug seized from New You Spa in Vaughan, Ontario (English only) |
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Health Canada announces that inspectors seized counterfeit Nuceiva (Prabotulinumtoxin A) for injection 100 units/vial from a New You Spa location in Vaughan, Ontario (Unit 5, 60 Winges Road). Nuceiva is botulinum toxin type A prescription drug that is administered by injection for the temporary improvement of facial wrinkling in adults 18 years of age and older.
Health Canada has confirmed with Evolus Inc. (the manufacturer of Nuceiva) that the seized products are counterfeit. The counterfeit Nuceiva is labelled with lot 121661 and expiry 2023-04. Evolus Inc. confirmed there is an authorized lot with the same number; the lot expired in 2022-04. In addition, Evolus Inc. confirmed that:
- The counterfeit carton is missing the manufacturer (Evolus Inc.) and distributor (Clarion Medical Technologies Inc.) information.
- The inlay in the counterfeit carton is green, whereas the inlay in an authentic Nuceiva carton is white.
- The vial label is missing the manufacturer name.
- The vial cap is a different colour. Authentic Nuceiva has a grey cap, rather than the green or white cap found on the counterfeit product.
Botulinum toxin type A is used for cosmetic purposes to treat facial wrinkling. Some products containing botulinum toxin type A are also used to treat severe muscle spasms in the neck, eye and foot, as well as chronic migraines, urinary incontinence, and excessive sweating. Potential risks associated with injecting an unauthorized botulinum toxin type A product can range from mild local paralysis to death.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/counterfeit-nuceiva-injectable-drug-seized-new-you-spa-vaughan-ontario
In Hong Kong, the above product is not a registered pharmaceutical product.
Ends/Wednesday, Sep 7, 2022
Issued at HKT 16:00
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