Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Covidien (Tyco Healthcare) Recalls Pre-Filled Heparin Syringes.

Covidien Initiates Voluntary Recall of Pre-Filled Syringes Containing Heparin

Contact:
Eric Kraus
508-261-8305

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MANSFIELD, Massachusetts – March 28, 2008 - Covidien, formerly Tyco Healthcare, was recently notified by its supplier, Scientific Protein Laboratories LLC (SPL), of a nation-wide recall of Heparin Sodium USP active pharmaceutical ingredient. The voluntary recall affects the following 32 lots manufactured and distributed by Covidien in the United States.

Product

Lot Numbers

REF # 8881580121
Monoject PreFillTM 10U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe, 10mL

7082274
7113214

REF # 8881580123
Monoject PreFillTM 10U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe, 3mL

7051524
7113214

REF # 8881580125
Monoject PreFillTM 10U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe 5mL

7051524
7082274
7113164
7113174

REF # 8881580300
Monoject PreFillTM 10U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe
2.5mL in 3mL syringe

7051444

REF # 8881581125
Monoject PreFillTM 10U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe 5mL, with BLUNTIP plastic cannula

7082274

REF # 8881590121
Monoject PreFillTM 100U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe 10mL

7113064

REF # 8881590123
Monoject PreFillTM 100U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe 3mL

7041194
7072154
7113034
8010194

REF # 8881590125
Monoject PreFillTM 100U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe 5mL

7041194
7102804
7041204
7113034
7051534
7113044
7051544
7113054
7051554
7113104
7071924
7113114
7072034
7113154
7072044
8010064
7072054
8010114
7072064
8010134
7072154
8010174
7082284

REF # 8881591125
Monoject PreFillTM 100U/mL Heparin
Lock Flush Syringe 5mL, with BLUNTIP plastic cannula

7082284

Covidien began recalling the lots today as a precautionary measure. This product recall was initiated due to a notification received from the supplier, SPL, disclosing that two lots of Heparin Sodium USP Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient acquired by Covidien had a heparin-like contaminant. To date, Covidien has not received any adverse event reports related to this issue. Although a very small product line for Covidien, the Company is committed to following the direction of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding this matter.

The FDA has received reports of serious injuries and/or deaths in patients who have been administered Heparin injectable products of other companies containing this contaminant. As indicated in the notification issued by the supplier SPL, typical symptoms include anaphylactic-like reactions such as low blood pressure, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced in the U.S. with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Customers who have product in their possession from the recalled product lots should discontinue use immediately. Patients reporting any problems that may be related to the use of this product should be advised to contact a physician. Customers with questions about the return of recalled product should contact the Return Coordinator at 1-800-346-7197, ext. 8677, between 8:30am – 5:00pm (ET), Monday through Friday.

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