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Z-1103-2010

NIPRO, GLUCOPRO INSULIN SYRINGES, SINGLE USE INSULIN SYRINGE with needle, 1CC 30g 5/16", U-100 INSULIN, LATEX...

Nipro Medical Corporation / initiated 2010-01-13 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

Nipro Medical Corporation began a recall of NIPRO, GLUCOPRO INSULIN SYRINGES, SINGLE USE INSULIN SYRINGE with needle, 1CC 30g 5/16", U-100 INSULIN, LATEX FREE. Distributed by: NIPRO MEDICAL CORPORATION... on . The reason FDA records is "Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami FL is initiating a nationwide recall of all GlucoPro Insulin syringes (This does not include the GlucoPro syringe specific for use with the amigo Insulin pump). These syringes may have...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1103-2010
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Nipro Medical Corporation
Product
NIPRO, GLUCOPRO INSULIN SYRINGES, SINGLE USE INSULIN SYRINGE with needle, 1CC 30g 5/16", U-100 INSULIN, LATEX FREE. Distributed by: NIPRO MEDICAL CORPORATION 3150 N.W. 107th Ave., Miami, Florida 33172. Packaged 10 syringes in a pouch, 10 pouches in a box (100 pieces), 5 boxes in a case (500 pieces). JD+01U3008-5C 1cc 30G x 5/16"; JD+01U3013-5C 1cc 30G x 1/2"; JD+01U3108-5C 1cc 31G x 5/16"; JD+03U3008-5C .3CC 30 g X 5/16"; JD+03U3013-5C .3CC 30 g X 1/2"; JD+03U3108-5C .3cc 31G x 516"; JD+05U3008-5C .5cc 30G x 5/16"; JD+05U3013-5C .5cc 30G x 1/2"; JD+05U3108-5C .5cc 31G x 5/16".
Product code
FMF Syringe, Piston
Reason for recall
Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami FL is initiating a nationwide recall of all GlucoPro Insulin syringes (This does not include the GlucoPro syringe specific for use with the amigo Insulin pump). These syringes 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 the syringe, or remain in
Root cause tag
manufacturing process
FDA root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Action
Each consignee will receive a Recall Notification Letter and response form by either fax or e-mail. Product should be returned to point of sale. Product not distributed should be collected and returned to Nipro Medical Warehouse in Memphis TN and Carolina Puerto Rico. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to the company at 787.769.2522.
Quantity in commerce
2,268,600 pieces
Distribution
US (including Puerto Rico) Foreign Distribution: Canada, Barbados, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and Costa Rica.
Product codes and lots
A08022,  A08013,  A08017,  C08022,  C08013,  C08017,  B08013,  B08017.