FDA Recall Terminated

Liberty brand Insulin Syringes for use with U-100 insulin, 1/2 cc X 29G X 1/2 '' insulin syringes

Recall: Z-0005-04 · Initiated February 24, 2003

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0005-04
Event Number
25862
Firm
Liberty Medical Supplies
FEI Number
3003226337
Product Code
FMF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process control
Initiated
February 24, 2003
Posted
October 15, 2003
Terminated
July 1, 2013
Address
10045 S Federal Hwy, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 349525607

Description

Liberty brand Insulin Syringes for use with U-100 insulin, 1/2 cc X 29G X 1/2 '' insulin syringes

Reason

The correct individual insulin syringe labeling size and guage may be different than what is on the incorrectly labeled shelf box .

Action

The firm mailed a recall letter to accounts on 2/25/2003 informing the user patients of the labeling error and requesting they examine all syringes they have received from Liberty Medical for the indicated lot numbers and to call the recalling firm, Libery Medical at 800-762-8026 for replacements. Also the letter contained a mailing label for the patient to return any recalled syringes.

Distribution

Product was distributed directly to 1352 patients nationwide. No international or government accounts are involved.

Quantity

630 cases of 100 syringes each.