Accusure Insulin Syringes Recalled

Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of all Accusure insulin syringes.
The distributed syringes are of the following descriptions and NDC numbers:

• 28G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-6995-21
• 28G 1cc, NDC 0603-6996-21
• 29G 1/2cc NDC 0603-6997-21
• 29G 1cc, NDC 0603-6998-21
• 30G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-999-21
• 30G 1cc, NDC 0603-7000-21
• 31G 1/2cc, NDC 0603-7001-21
• 31G 1cc, NDC 0603-7002-21

All Accusure insulin syringes regardless of lot number are subject to this recall. The lot number appears on the white paper backing of each individual syringe.

These syringes were distributed between January 2002 and October 2009 to wholesale and retail pharmacies in the US and Puerto Rico. The syringes in these lots may have needles that detach from the syringe. If the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into to the syringe or remain in the skin after injection.

Consumers who have any Accusure insulin syringes should stop using them and contact Qualitest at 1-800-444-4011 for reimbursement. Consumers with questions may contact the company at that same telephone number for more information.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program:

• Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Postal mail: Send postage-paid FDA form 3500 to MedWatch 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
• Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178

Contact:
Larry Kass
1-800-444-4011