Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals AccuSure, U-100 28 Gauge, 1/2cc Insulin Syringe, 1/2" Needles, Short Needle, packaged 10 syringes per package, 10 packages per carton, NDC 0603-6995-21. The device is intended to be used as an insulin syringe. Recall

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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Needles are becoming dislodged from the barrels.

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

The recall is being conducted to the Consumer level. A Press Release was issued on October 27, 2009 stating that Qualitest Pharmaceuticals was issuing a nationwide recall of all Accusure Insulin Syringes. The consignees were asked to post a copy of the press release in their retail stores and to alert patients of this action. Also, Recall Notifications were sent to all of the firm's consignees by First Class Mail on October 30, 2009. The consignees were instructed to notify their customers or sub accounts who may have been sold or dispensed the affected syringes starting in 2002, and to return the affected product. Questions are directed to the firm at telephone number 800-444-4011.