Syringe Re-Call-Extremely Important

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Syringe Re-Call-Extremely Important
Sat, 11-08-2008 - 12:00am

I received this information from the ADA. Check and see who manufactures your syringes.


Company Recalls Syringes Posing Risk to Diabetics

U.S. health officials warned doctors and patients on Wednesday that Covidien Ltd was recalling nearly half a million single-use syringes that could pose a serious risk to diabetics. The Food and Drug Administration said the possibly mislabeled ReliOn syringes could lead to patients receiving an insulin overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, leading to low blood sugar levels and serious health consequences, including death.


If you have syringes from this manufacturer, please contact the place that you got them from for help in returning them.


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