Auvi-Q® & Allerject® epinephrine auto-injectors recall

Sanofi and Sanofi-aventis Canada, the maker of epinephrine auto-injectors in North America have recalled hundreds of thousands of Auvi-Q® and Allerject® epinephrine auto-injectors because they may not deliver the correct dose.

Check out the manufacturers information pages/new releases, which contain details of the strengths and lot numbers affected.

Source/more info:

• Sanofi US - Sanofi US Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of ALL Auvi‑Q® Due to Potential Inaccurate Dosage Delivery
• Sanofi Canada - Sanofi Canada Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Allerject® Due to Potential Inaccurate Dosage Delivery
• CBC News:Health - Allerject® epinephrine auto-injectors recalled by drugmaker Sanofi