Many diabetes patients (usually diabetes mellitus) using alternative therapy treatment through medical device of Insulin Pump.
This insulin infusion therapy has accessories beside the pump itself including disposable infusion set and reservoir.
Recently there is recalled product due to safety and quality assurance, especially to brand product of GlucoPro Insulin Syringes, the patient recommended to stop using and return to point of sale for reimbursement.
The manufacturer, Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami FL, reported, although no injures reported to date, 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 the skin after injection.
Detail product codes and lot numbers with expiration dates:
Product Code Lot # Expiry date
JD+01U3008-5C A08022 2011-11
JD+01U3013-5C A08013 2011-06
JD+01U3013-5C A08017 2011-08
JD+01U3108-5C A08013 2011-06
JD+01U3108-5C A08017 2011-08
JD+03U3008-5C C08022 2011-11
JD+03U3013-5C C08013 2011-06
JD+03U3013-5C C08017 2011-08
JD+03U3108-5C C08013 2011-06
JD+03U3108-5C C08017 2011-08
JD+05U3008-5C B08022 2011-11
JD+05U3013-5C B08013 2011-06
JD+05U3013-5C B08017 2011-08
JD+05U3108-5C B08013 2011-06
JD+05U3108-5C B08017 2011-08
The company also notifying its distributors and customers by Fax and Email to the company.
Consumer with question may contact the company at 305.599.7174