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FDA says safety issues with China-made syringes are 'more widespread' than previously known - TL;DR CNBC

FDA says safety issues with China-made syringes are 'more widespread' than previously known

Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-20 09:13:14


Summary

The FDA has warned that Chinese-made plastic syringes distributed in the U.S. have quality control issues. Major medical manufacturers are distributing syringes made in China, leading to reports of leaks, breakage, and other issues. Companies like McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Fresenius Medical Care have faced recalls for their syringes. The FDA is urging users to transition away from Chinese-made syringes unless absolutely necessary.


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Keywords: biotech and pharmaceuticalshealth care industrybusiness newschinaunited statesmckesson corp

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/20/fda-safety-issues-with-china-made-syringes-more-widespread-than-initially-known.html


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