Accusure-brand insulin syringes recalled


WASHINGTON, Oct 28, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration announced the nationwide recall of all Accusure insulin syringes
because the needles might detach from the syringe.

AL-Qualitest Pharmaceuticals of Huntsville, Ala., said all of its Accusure
insulin syringes regardless of lot number are subject to the recall.

The syringes were distributed between January 2002 and October 2009 to wholesale
and retail pharmacies nationwide.

The FDA said if a needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can
become stuck in the insulin vial, pushed back into to the syringe or remain in
the skin after injection.

Consumers using Accusure-brand insulin syringes should stop using them and
contact Qualitest at 800-444-4011 for reimbursement or more information.



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