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SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0386-2019·Announced 2019-01-30

Bound Tree Medical Recalls Curaplex Epi Kits Due to Incorrect Instructions

Bound Tree Medical is recalling 339 Curaplex Epi Kits because the instructions recommend an unapproved epinephrine dosage for young children.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the recall involves a medication dosage error that could result in the administration of an inappropriate dosage of epinephrine to children, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Bound Tree Medical, LLC is recalling 339 units of the Curaplex Epi Kit, model #8600-01120. The kits contain Safety-LOK Syringes, epinephrine vials, and other medical supplies. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because the Instructions for Use (IFU) included in the kits recommend a midpoint dosage of epinephrine for children between 0 and 66 pounds that has not been approved by the FDA. The instructions suggest a dosage of 0.15 mL for this weight range. Additionally, the Epi-Safe syringe lacks the correct markings to allow a health care provider to draw up the correct dosage for children under 33 kg.

Reliance on the current instructions or use of the syringe as instructed may result in the administration of an inappropriate dosage of epinephrine to young children experiencing anaphylaxis, particularly those under 33 pounds. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Curaplex Epi Kit NOT FOR IV USE, #8600-01120, Epi-Safe Kit 8600-01 120 contains:2 Safety-LOK Syringe, TB, 1cc w/ needle, 25 ga x5/8 , 2 Vials of epinephrine, 1mg/1mL, 4 Alcohol prep pads, 2 Adhesive bandages, 1 x 3 1 Epi Generic Injection. Rx Only. Distributed by Sarnova HC, L

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Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Bound Tree Medical, LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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