Epinephrine vials recalled

Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories has voluntarily recalled 2 million hypodermic syringes of epinephrine because of insuffucient potency. The recall includes epinephrine vials manufactured between August 1989 and July 1990.

The self-administered drug is used by people prone to risk of fatal allergic reactions, including reactions to bee stings.

Topics:
epinephrine, hymenoptera stings, hypersensitivity, laboratory, mental recall, self administration, syringes, vial
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