The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Devices)·Z-0119-2019·Announced 2018-10-24

Cypress Medical Recalls McKesson Insulin Syringes Due to Suction Defect

Cypress Medical Products LLC is recalling 400 cases of McKesson Insulin Syringes because a small hole impedes liquid suction.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text describes a functional defect (impeded suction) without reporting any specific injuries, illnesses, or deaths, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Cypress Medical Products LLC is recalling 400 cases of McKesson Insulin Syringes, 0.3mL 31GX5/16, Item Number 102-SN310C31516P. The affected product is identified by Lot Code KSH0603 and was distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated because a small hole at the end of the syringe is impeding the suction of liquid. This defect may affect the proper function of the syringe when used for the injection of U-100 insulin.

Consumers who have this specific lot of syringes should stop using them and contact Cypress Medical Products LLC for further instructions or a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
McKesson Insulin Syringe 0.3mL 31GX5/16 Item Numbers: 102-SN310C31516P Product Usage: Indication of Use: Injection of U-100 insulin only.
Affected units
400

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot Code: KSH0603

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · Cypress Medical Products LLC

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