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Teleflex Medical Issues Nationwide Recall on Faulty Nasal Atomizers

11/7/2016

 
***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** Teleflex Medical Issues Nationwide Recall on Faulty Nasal Atomizers
Ohio Officials Urge All in Possession of Naloxone to Check Supplies & Replace Defective Atomizers
State officials have issued an urgent alert to administrators of naloxone after Teleflex Medical issued a nationwide product recall on the MAD300 nasal atomizer. The recall does not impact the medication itself, but rather a part of the device used to administer the drug. The recall was issued after it was discovered that faulty nasal atomizers shoot a stream of naloxone into patients’ noses rather than producing a mist, potentially making the overdose reversal drug less effective.
 
At this time, the state has not received any reports of product malfunctions. However, officials are urging health departments, first responders, pharmacies, nonprofits and any individuals with access to naloxone to immediately check their supplies and take the necessary steps to replace any atomizers impacted by the recall. Medication should not be discarded. Additionally, nasal atomizers not subject to this recall may still be used to administer naloxone in the event of an overdose.
 
As part of Ohio’s efforts to combat overdose deaths, many public entities purchase their naloxone supply from Ohio’s Pharmacy Service Center (OPSC), often in the form of Project DAWN kits. All OPSC customers have been directly contacted by the state to ensure they are aware of the recall and understand how to replace defective products.
 
Steps To Take If You Have Nasal Atomizers In Your Possession
Ohioans with questions about this recall should call the state’s toll-free hotline: 1-844-364-4063. All organizations and individuals currently in possession of these atomizers should immediately check the lot numbers to identify recalled devices. For help in locating the atomizer lot number please see the attached photos. MAD300 nasal atomizer lot numbers impacted by the recall are as follows:
 
160108                                 160231                                  160440                                  160708                 
160117                                  160300                                 160500                                 160718
160126                                 160313                                   160518                                  160728 
160145                                  160327                                  160602                                  160800
160146                                  160400                                  160611                                  160804                 
160200                                  160409                                  160621                                  160814 
160219                                  160422                                  160631                                  160816 
160225                                  160432                                  160701                                  160823
 
Organizations and individuals in possession of nasal atomizers impacted by the recall should return the product to where it was purchased or acquired.
 
At this time Teleflex Medical has not established a date when they will be releasing new product. Alternative forms of naloxone may be available, including Narcan NS™. For a list of pharmacies that may have this product in stock, visit www.pharmacy.ohio.gov\stopoverdose.
 
For complete information about this recall, Ohioans should visit StopOverdoses.Ohio.Gov.


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    Brad Reed is Director of Community Resource Development at the Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services.

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