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Z-0574-2010

AccuSure, U-100 30 Gauge, 1cc Insulin Syringe, 5/16" (8mm) Needles, Short Needle, packaged 10 syringes per...

Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals began a recall of AccuSure, U-100 30 Gauge, 1cc Insulin Syringe, 5/16" (8mm) Needles, Short Needle, packaged 10 syringes per package, 10 packages per carton, NDC 0603-7000-21 on . The reason FDA records is "Needles are becoming dislodged from the barrels". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0574-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC dba Qualitest Pharmaceuticals
Product
AccuSure, U-100 30 Gauge, 1cc Insulin Syringe, 5/16" (8mm) Needles, Short Needle, packaged 10 syringes per package, 10 packages per carton, NDC 0603-7000-21
Product code
FMF Syringe, Piston
Reason for recall
Needles are becoming dislodged from the barrels.
FDA root cause
Other
Action
The recall is being conducted to the Consumer level. A Press Release was issued on October 27, 2009 stating that Qualitest Pharmaceuticals was issuing a nationwide recall of all Accusure Insulin Syringes. The consignees were asked to post a copy of the press release in their retail stores and to alert patients of this action. Also, Recall Notifications were sent to all of the firm's consignees by First Class Mail on October 30, 2009. The consignees were instructed to notify their customers or sub accounts who may have been sold or dispensed the affected syringes starting in 2002, and to return the affected product. Questions are directed to the firm at telephone number 800-444-4011.
Quantity in commerce
171,421 cartons of 100
Distribution
Nationwide
Product codes and lots
all lots