Risk of Death from Overdose Prompts Nationwide Recall of ReliOn Insulin Syringes

Disposable Syringes Mislabled

Tyco Healthcare Group LP (Covidien) is recalling 1 lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable, hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles due to possible mislabeling. The use of these syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, which may lead to hypoglycemia, serious health consequences, and even death.

The recall applies to the following lot number and product information:

Lot Number 813900

ReliOn 1cc, 31-gauge, 100 units for use with U-100 insulin

These syringes are distributed by Can-Am Care Corp and sold only by Wal-Mart at Wal-Mart stores and Sam's Clubs under the ReliOn name. Wal-Mart requests that all users of ReliOn 31-gauge, 1cc syringes return those labeled as 100 units for use with U-100 insulin from Lot Number 813900 to their local Wal-Mart store or Sam's Club pharmacy. Customers will be provided with replacement product.

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Published on Nov-6-08