FDA Warns of Malfunction in Device Used to Stop Allergic Reactions

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WEDNESDAY, June 3, 2020 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that some lots of Amneal and Impax epinephrine auto-injector 0.3 mg may be missing the yellow “stop collar.”

These devices inject lifesaving doses of epinephrine to counter a severe allergic reaction.

Some of these devices may not have the yellow “stop collar” which stops the device of giving a double dose of epinephrine.

To check if the stop collar is in place:

Take the auto-injector from the case and put it on a flat surface.
Find the “Peel here for further instructions.”Lift the label to reveal the clear part of the auto-injector.
Look for the yellow “stop collar.”
If it’s is not visible, rotate the blue sheath remover, without pulling or removing it, see if the yellow “stop collar” is there.
If it is, the product is safe to use. Rewrap the label to its original position and put it into the carrying case.
If it isn’t contact the Amneal Drug Safety Department at 1(877) 835-5472 to arrange to return the product.