Nipro GlucoPro Insulin Syringes: Recall
MedSun: Newsletter #45, February 2010

FDA MedWatch Safety Alert

Nipro Medical Corporation and FDA notified healthcare professionals of a voluntary nationwide recall of all GlucoPro Insulin Syringes. These syringes may have needles that 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 the syringe, or remain in the skin after injection.

Additional Information:

FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Nipro GlucoPro Insulin Syringes: Recall. January 22, 2010.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm198445.htm