Defective Insulin Syringes Recalled

GlucoPro Insulin Syringes made by Nipro Medical Corporation of Miami are being recalled because the needles may detach from the syringes during use, posing a threat of injury to users, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The voluntary nationwide recall of GlucoPro Insulin Syringes includes 15 products, all with expiration dates before November 1, 2011, officials said. GlucoPro syringes made specifically for use with the Amigo Insulin pump are not involved in the recall.

The recalled syringes were sold throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. There have been no reports of injury to consumers associated with the recalled syringes, the FDA said.

Defective medical devices, including insulin syringes, are commonly associated with user injuries. Syringes, defibrillators, stents, and other types of medical devices which fail to work as designed can result in devastating and life-threatening injuries to patients.

If the needles on the GlucoPro Insulin Syringes become detached from the syringes during use, they can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into the syringe, or remain in the skin after injection, officials said.

For a complete list of the product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates of the recalled insulin syringes, see the FDA recall notice. Consumers who have GlucoPro Insulin Syringes in their possession are being advised to stop using and return them to point of sale for reimbursement.

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