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Insulin syringes recalled because needles detach

syringes 150x150Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is recalling all lots of its Accusure Insulin Syringes, a type of syringe used to deliver insulin to patients with diabetes, because the syringes have been found to have needles that can detach from the syringe. When 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. The expands on an August recall of specific lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes for the same detaching needle issue, to cover all lots of Accusure Insulin Syringes.

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Insulin syringes recalled; may pose risk to patients

syringes 150x150A type of syringe used to deliver insulin to patients with diabetes has been recalled by the manufacturer because they may pose a risk to patients, according to a notice issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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