Qualitest Pharmaceuticals in Huntsville, Alabama, USA has announced a recall of 250 million insulin syringes.
If the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into the syringe, or remain in the skin after an injection, the company said.
Consumers who have these products should stop using them and contact the company at 800-444-4011 for more information. Adverse reactions can be reported to the Food and Drug Administration at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm.
HI patients taking insulin or octreotide injections.
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