Insulin Regular syringe recalled over sterility concerns

Recall date

November 10, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Walgreens Infusion Services recalls Insulin Regular (Human) syringe, a)15 unit/0.15 mL, b) 24 unit/0.24mL syringe, c) 50 unit/0.5 mL, Rx Only, Compounded b…

Recall number

D-0545-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Walgreens Infusion Services

Sold / distributed

Texas

Why it was recalled

Lack of Assurance of Sterility

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Insulin Regular (Human) syringe, a)15 unit/0.15 mL, b) 24 unit/0.24mL syringe, c) 50 unit/0.5 mL, Rx Only, Compounded by Option Care 148, San Antonio, TX 78232-5045