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Incompatibility of Various Glass Pre-filled Syringe Products with Certain Needle-free Connection Systems
Notice type:
Advisory
Date:
28/09/2016
Product name or type:
Various Glass Pre-filled Syringe Products
Active Substance:
Various
Authorisation Holder:
N/A
Prescription Required:
Yes
Target Audience:
Hospital Pharmacists, Resuscitation Officers, Ambulance Staff
Problem Or Issue:
Reports have been received of blockage of the syringe bore of various BD Hypak glass pre-filled syringes, when used to administer product through needle-free connection systems. The design of the BD Hypak glass pre-filled syringe means that the bore is too narrow to allow the cannula of certain needle-free systems to pass through and allow liquid to flow. Therefore, when glass syringes are used with those needle-free systems, an adapter must be used. Use without an adapter can cause the syringe bore to become blocked and delay administration of potentially life-saving medications.
Please carefully read the attached information and take the recommended actions, as appropriate in your hospital.
Background Information Or Related Documents:
BD Hypak PFSs CIUN
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Date Printed: 19/04/2024