They are recalling nearly half a million syringes for diabetics have been recalled by their manufacturer because of possible mislabeling that could lead to insulin overdoses... Covidien is recalling 4,710 boxes of single-use ReliOn syringes sold at Wal-Mart and Sam's Club nationwide between Aug.1 and Oct.8.
"Use of these syringes may lead to patients receiving an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose.... " the federal Food and Drug Administration said.The recalls applies to 31 gauge, Ice ReliOn Insulin syringes from lot number 813900. The product number is 38396-0403-02.
The FDA said it has received one report of adverse reaction... Please if you know anyone who uses these syringes, let them know before its to late.....For more information, call Covidien at (866) 780-5436 or go to www.relion.com/recall .....
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Speaking of syringes.. Whenever I get a shot the call animal control to dart me first because otherwise i turn into a werewolf and the butchery starts up!
syringes = full moon.
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