Thursday, October 29, 2015

SCHOOL DISTRICT ISSUES ALERT ON RECALLED INJECTION PENS

From the school district today:
     

It has come to the district’s attention this morning that Sanofi US is voluntarily recalling all Auvi‑Q® (epinephrine injection, USP). The recall involves all Auvi‑Q currently on the market and includes both the 0.15 mg and 0.3 mg strengths for hospitals, retailers and consumers. This includes lot number 2299596 through 3037230, which expire March 2016 through December 2016. The products have been found to potentially have inaccurate dosage delivery.


The School District carries 2 Mylan EpiPen 2-Pax in stock at each school. We do not carry Auvi-Q. However, we are aware that many families have sent in Auvi-Q EpiPens, and we advise that parents/guardians contact their health care provider for further directions regarding the recall.  Detailed recall information is included in this memo.


Dr. Reginald Coleman
School District Physician


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