Syringes
Accusure® Insulin Syringes Recall
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Issues Recall. A voluntary nationwide recall was issued yesterday for all Accusure® Insulin Syringes manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals of Huntsville, Alabama. The recalled syringes may have needles which detach from the syringe. According to the recall notice, if the needle becomes detached from … [Read more...] about Accusure® Insulin Syringes Recall
Accusure Insulin Syringes Recalled
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for two lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes. According to the firm's recall notice, needles on the Accusure Insulin Syringes may detach from the devices. When the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back … [Read more...] about Accusure Insulin Syringes Recalled
FDA Failed to Protect Public from Tainted Syringes
Tainted Syringes Linked To Deadly Illnesses. Federal regulators missed several opportunities to keep tainted pre-filled syringes from the AM2PAT facility in North Carolina from endangering patients, according to a new investigation by The Chicago Tribune and ProPublica. The bacteria-laden AM2PAT prefilled syringes were linked to … [Read more...] about FDA Failed to Protect Public from Tainted Syringes
MedXL Syringes May be Contaminated
Contamination On Saline and Heparin Syringes Under Probe. Pre-filled saline and heparin syringes made by MedXL Inc., are the subject of a safety warning in Canada. According to Health Canada, MedXL Inc. has received complaints regarding the presence of visible particles and solution discoloration in the syringes. The … [Read more...] about MedXL Syringes May be Contaminated
Tainted Syringe Maker Had History of Violations
Tainted Syringe Maker Eyed For Violations. The company that distributed tainted pre-filled syringes linked to five deaths received a warning letter in August 2005 from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regarding atrocious conditions at its Raleigh, North Carolina manufacturing facility. According to an Associated Press … [Read more...] about Tainted Syringe Maker Had History of Violations
Company Knowingly Shipped Tainted Syringes
Tainted syringes Kills Five Patients. A manhunt is underway for the owner of a North Carolina company that knowingly shipped tainted pre-filled syringes. The syringes, shipped by AM2PAT Inc. resulted in a massive recall, hundreds of illnesses and at least five deaths. As we reported previously, in 2007 numerous infections from … [Read more...] about Company Knowingly Shipped Tainted Syringes
AMO Recalls Eye Surgery Syringes
Advanced Medical Optics's recall of eye surgery syringes vital. Advanced Medical Optics (AMO) has announced a Class I recall of its Healon D Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device (OVD) because of a contamination issue. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), some physicians who used a Healon D OVD during eye surgery observed … [Read more...] about AMO Recalls Eye Surgery Syringes
FDA Rejects Multidose Syringe Ban
FDA Reject an Appeal To Ban Multidose Syringe. Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has, according to a report by Newsday.com, “rejected an appeal” to ban manufacture of multi-dose vials. The appeal originated from New York State health commissioner, Dr. Richard Daines, in which he … [Read more...] about FDA Rejects Multidose Syringe Ban
ReliOn Insulin Syringes Sold at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Clubs Recalled
Tyco Healthcare recalls ReliOn Insulin Syringes. Reli On Insulin Syringes used by diabetics have been recalled by Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien). The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) said the syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious … [Read more...] about ReliOn Insulin Syringes Sold at Wal-Mart, Sam’s Clubs Recalled
Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Debacle Yields Five More Lawsuits
Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Contamination. Lawsuits on Sierra Pre-Filled Syringes rock North Carolina. Sierra Pre-Filled bacteria tainted syringes continue to be the target of lawsuits. Five people filed a lawsuit Thursday against Sierra Pre-Filled of Angier, North Carolina, manufacturer of the contaminated pre-filled syringes. All … [Read more...] about Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Debacle Yields Five More Lawsuits
Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Recall Expanded
Potential bacterial contamination threatens patients recovery. More Sierra Pre-Filled Syringes have been recalled due to concerns over potential bacterial contamination. The Sierra Pre-filled Syringe recalls has now been expanded to include all lots and all sizes of both Heparin and Saline pre-filled flushes manufactured by Sierra … [Read more...] about Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Recall Expanded
Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Lawsuit Filed in Illinois
Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Contamination. A contaminated Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe made a leukemia patient seriously ill, and now she is suing the maker of the defective devices. The 30-year-old Illinois woman reportedly spent 9 days in the hospital as a result of the bacterial infection she contracted from the Sierra Pre-Filled … [Read more...] about Sierra Pre-Filled Syringe Lawsuit Filed in Illinois
Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin Syringes Recalled After FDA Inspection
Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin Syringes Have Problems. Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin Syringes have been recalled by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) after it was discovered that the medical devices were contaminated with dangerous bacteria. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is also investigating dozens of blood … [Read more...] about Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin Syringes Recalled After FDA Inspection
Contaminated Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin Syringes Cause Bacterial Infections
Heparin Syringes Made Dozens of People Ill. Contaminated Sierra Pre-filled syringes have made dozens of people in two states ill with a potentially serious bacterial infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating the illnesses, and the defective medical devices implicated in the infections have been … [Read more...] about Contaminated Sierra Pre-Filled Heparin Syringes Cause Bacterial Infections
Normal Saline Flush Syringes Recalled By B. Braun Medical Inc.
B. Braun Medical Inc. Recall Saline Flush Syringes. B. Braun Medical Inc. has issued a recall for more than 1 million Normal Saline Flush syringes because the company has received customer complaints that the saline contains particulate matter. B. Braun says that it has notified the Food & Drug Administration of the recall, which … [Read more...] about Normal Saline Flush Syringes Recalled By B. Braun Medical Inc.
