Unifine Pentips Recall

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On November 7, 2017, Owen Mumford announced a voluntary, user-level recall of one lot of Unifine Pentips 5mm pen needles due to a potential sterility issue.   The lot number is 1705722 and there are two NDC#s associated with the recall:  Unifine Pentips 5mm pen needles, 100 count (NDC 08470-3550-01) and 30 count (NDC 08470-1150-01).  These needles work with major brand injection pens for subcutaneous insuline administration.

Any exposure to water or a device exposed in the end user packing could potentially compromise the sterilityThere may be yellowing or discoloring of the protective seal.

Owen Mumford has issued this recall as a precaution.  There have been no complaints or adverse events reported as of November 3, 2017.   Anyone in possession of these Unifine Pentips should discontinue use and contact Owen Mumford Customer Service Department at 1-800-421-6936 for return information.

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