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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