Medisca Gentian Violet recall in Canada: health risk
In plain language
This recall involves various Medisca Gentian Violet products sold in Canada. It's being recalled because the gentian violet in these products may pose a risk to health. Stop using the product and follow the return/repair steps in the official notice.
What to do
- Stop using the product immediately.
- Check the lot or serial numbers if provided.
- Return the product as instructed.
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Affected products
Gentian Violet Topical Solution USP 1%
Lot: MM423/A, MM423/B, MM424/A, MM424/B, MM424/C, MM424/D, MM424/E, MM424/F, MM445/A, MM446/B, MM446/C, MM446/D, MM446/E, MM459/A, MM459/B, MM459/C, MM460/A, MM460/B, MM460/C, MM494/A, MM494/B, MM494/C, MM495/A, MM495/B, MM496/A, MM496/B, MM496/C, MM503/A, MM503/B, MM503/C, MM504/A, MM504/B, MM505/A, MM505/B, MM505/C, MM506/A, MM506/B, MM506/C, MM506/D, MM506/E, 610503/A, 610503/B, 610504/A, 610504/B, 610504/C, 612507/A, 612507/B, 612508/A, 612508/B, 615624/B, 615624/C, 615625/A, 615625/B, 617081/A, 617081/B, 617082/A, 617082/B, 624766/A, 624766/B, 624766/C
Gentian Violet Topical Solution USP 1% aq
Lot: MM451/A, MM452/A, MM453/A, MM493/A, 610502/A, 612509/A, 614464/A, 616148/A, 624767/A
Gentian Violet USP crystals
Lot: 627029/A
Bonney's Blue solution
Lot: 617217/A, 617217/B, 617217/C
Why this matters
Health risk
Do I have this product?
This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.
- 1
Check the product name
Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.
- 2
Check the lot number
Lot numbers identify specific production batches.
Affected lots: 617217/A, 617217/B, 617217/C, 627029/A, MM423/A, MM423/B, MM424/A, MM424/B, MM424/C, MM424/D, MM424/E, MM424/F, MM445/A, MM446/B, MM446/C, MM446/D, MM446/E, MM459/A, MM459/B, MM459/C, MM460/A, MM460/B, MM460/C, MM494/A, MM494/B, MM494/C, MM495/A, MM495/B, MM496/A, MM496/B, MM496/C, MM503/A, MM503/B, MM503/C, MM504/A, MM504/B, MM505/A, MM505/B, MM505/C, MM506/A, MM506/B, MM506/C, MM506/D, MM506/E, 610503/A, 610503/B, 610504/A, 610504/B, 610504/C, 612507/A, 612507/B, 612508/A, 612508/B, 615624/B, 615624/C, 615625/A, 615625/B, 617081/A, 617081/B, 617082/A, 617082/B, 624766/A, 624766/B, 624766/C, MM451/A, MM452/A, MM453/A, MM493/A, 610502/A, 612509/A, 614464/A, 616148/A, 624767/A
If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.
If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.
When in doubt, always check the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Health risk
What should consumers do?
Stop using the product immediately. Check the lot or serial numbers if provided. Return the product as instructed.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
Yes, there may be a health risk. Health risk
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on August 1, 2019.
Is the Medisca brand affected by this recall?
Yes, Medisca products are affected by this recall. This recall involves various Medisca Gentian Violet products sold in Canada. It's being recalled because the gentian violet in these products may pose a risk to health. Stop using the product and follow the return/repair steps in the official notice.