Accusure-brand insulin syringes recalled

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the nationwide recall of all Accusure insulin syringes because the needles might detach from the syringe.

AL-Qualitest Pharmaceuticals of Huntsville, Ala., said all of its Accusure insulin syringes regardless of lot number are subject to the recall.

The syringes were distributed between January 2002 and October 2009 to wholesale and retail pharmacies nationwide.

The FDA said if a needle becomes detached from the syringe during use, it can become stuck in the insulin vial, pushed back into to the syringe or remain in the skin after injection.

Consumers using Accusure-brand insulin syringes should stop using them and contact Qualitest at 800-444-4011 for reimbursement or more information.