Smiths Medical ASD Inc. JELCO HYPODERMIC NEEDLE-PRO FIXED NEEDLE INSULIN SYRINGE: a) 1.0mL 28G X 1/2" (0.33mm x 13mm), REF 4428-1 b) 1.0mL 29G X 1/2" (0.33mm x 13mm), REF 4429-1 Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
JELCO HYPODERMIC NEEDLE-PRO FIXED NEEDLE INSULIN SYRINGE: a) 1.0mL 28G X 1/2" (0.33mm x 13mm), REF 4428-1 b) 1.0mL 29G X 1/2" (0.33mm x 13mm), REF 4429-1
Brand
Smiths Medical ASD Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) REF 4428-1, Lot Numbers: 4046543 and 4062235 b) REF 4429-1, Lot Numbers: 4031846, 4031845, 4040734, 4043536, 4046545, 4046546, 4062239, 4062240, 4062238, 4062242, 4014096
Products Sold
a) REF 4428-1, Lot Numbers: 4046543 and 4062235 b) REF 4429-1, Lot Numbers: 4031846, 4031845, 4040734, 4043536, 4046545, 4046546, 4062239, 4062240, 4062238, 4062242, 4014096
Smiths Medical ASD Inc. is recalling JELCO HYPODERMIC NEEDLE-PRO FIXED NEEDLE INSULIN SYRINGE: a) 1.0mL 28G X 1/2" (0.33mm x 13mm), REF 4 due to Specific models and lot numbers of the Jelco Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe 29Gx1/2 odd number line graduation markings on the syr. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Specific models and lot numbers of the Jelco Hypodermic Needle-Pro Fixed Needle Insulin Syringe 29Gx1/2 odd number line graduation markings on the syringe barrel were skewed approximately 20 degrees upward.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The firm initiated the recall on May 17, 2021 by email. The firm is seeking the removal of the product down to the consumer level. For assistance ease contact Novasyte using the Email: smithsmedical-Jelco2021@novasyte.com The firm later realized they failed to include lot #40140906 for model #4429-1 and issued a second letter which was dated 5/27/2021 to customers involved in the first notification where this lot was excluded in the letter, as well as to new consignees who received the affected lot.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026