Accusure Insulin Syringes (Qualitest Pharmaceuticals) - Recall
MedSun: Newsletter #43, December 2009
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals and FDA notified healthcare
professionals of a nationwide recall of Accusure Insulin Syringes. All syringes, regardless of lot number, are subject to this recall. The syringes in these lots may have needles which detach from the syringe. If the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into to the syringe, or remain in the skin after injection.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Accusure Insulin Syringes (Qualitest Pharmaceuticals) – Recall. October 27, 2009.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm188151.htm