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ReliOn Insulin syringes - 1cc, 31 G Distributed by: Can-Am Care, Corp., Alpharetta, GA

FDA device recall Z-0284-2009 · posted 2008-11-05 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Covidien LP
Reason for recall
Mislabeled: Package labeled as an insulin syringe for use with U-100 insulin contains an insulin syringe for use with U-40 insulin. Risk of overdose of insulin.
Action taken
Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) notified Can-Am Care, Corp. by letter sent by e-mail and by Federal Express on 10/9/08. The letter requests that they immediately inventory, quarantine any remaining stock they may have of the product, return, and notify their customers. Wal-Mart conducted a consumer mailing on October 14, 2008, and is posting placards in their stores. Can-Am Care, whose name appears on the label of the product has concurrently posted a recall notice on their website.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
FMI
Quantity affected
471,000 (4710 boxes of 100)
Distribution
Nationwide
Date initiated
2008-10-09
Date posted
2008-11-05
Date terminated
2010-07-06
Location
Mansfield, MA

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