FDA Recall Terminated

NIPRO, GLUCOPRO INSULIN SYRINGES, SINGLE USE INSULIN SYRINGE with needle, 1CC 30g 5/16", U-100 INSULIN, LATEX FREE. Distributed by: NIPRO MEDICAL CORPORATION 3150 N.W. 107th Ave., Miami, Florida 33172. Packaged 10 syringes in a pouch, 10 pouches in a box (100 pieces), 5 boxes in a case (500 pieces). JD+01U3008-5C 1cc 30G x 5/16"; JD+01U3013-5C 1cc 30G x 1/2"; JD+01U3108-5C 1cc 31G x 5/16"; JD+03U3008-5C .3CC 30 g X 5/16"; JD+03U3013-5C .3CC 30 g X 1/2"; JD+03U3108-5C .3cc 31G x 516"; JD+05U3008-5C .5cc 30G x 5/16"; JD+05U3013-5C .5cc 30G x 1/2"; JD+05U3108-5C .5cc 31G x 5/16".

Recall: Z-1103-2010 · Initiated January 13, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1103-2010
Event Number
54358
Firm
Nipro Medical Corporation
FEI Number
1000132332
Product Code
FMF
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
January 13, 2010
Posted
March 11, 2010
Terminated
September 15, 2010
Address
3150 Nw 107th Ave, Miami, FL, 33172

Description

NIPRO, GLUCOPRO INSULIN SYRINGES, SINGLE USE INSULIN SYRINGE with needle, 1CC 30g 5/16", U-100 INSULIN, LATEX FREE. Distributed by: NIPRO MEDICAL CORPORATION 3150 N.W. 107th Ave., Miami, Florida 33172. Packaged 10 syringes in a pouch, 10 pouches in a box (100 pieces), 5 boxes in a case (500 pieces). JD+01U3008-5C 1cc 30G x 5/16"; JD+01U3013-5C 1cc 30G x 1/2"; JD+01U3108-5C 1cc 31G x 5/16"; JD+03U3008-5C .3CC 30 g X 5/16"; JD+03U3013-5C .3CC 30 g X 1/2"; JD+03U3108-5C .3cc 31G x 516"; JD+05U3008-5C .5cc 30G x 5/16"; JD+05U3013-5C .5cc 30G x 1/2"; JD+05U3108-5C .5cc 31G x 5/16".

Reason

Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami FL is initiating a nationwide recall of all GlucoPro Insulin syringes (This does not include the GlucoPro syringe specific for use with the amigo Insulin pump). These syringes may have needles that detach from the syringe. If the needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, push back into the syringe, or remain in

Action

Each consignee will receive a Recall Notification Letter and response form by either fax or e-mail. Product should be returned to point of sale. Product not distributed should be collected and returned to Nipro Medical Warehouse in Memphis TN and Carolina Puerto Rico. Any questions or concerns can be addressed to the company at 787.769.2522.

Distribution

US (including Puerto Rico) Foreign Distribution: Canada, Barbados, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, and Costa Rica.

Quantity

2,268,600 pieces