Leiters Health recalls 5mL single-dose dexmedetomidine syringes due to leaking/damaged units. Stop using if leaking or damaged.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Leaking/damaged syringes.
Leiters Health is recalling single-dose dexmedetomidine syringes that may leak or be damaged, posing a risk of contamination. This could lead to infections if the syringe is used improperly.
The syringes may leak or become damaged, which can cause contamination. This increases the risk of infection if the syringe is used for injections without proper sterility.
Healthcare providers and patients using the recalled syringes for medical procedures. Those with the specific lot number are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 2431276A on the syringe label. The product is a 5mL single-dose syringe of dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride, sold by Leiters Health.
Inspect the syringe for leaks or damage before use.
Reach out to your healthcare provider for alternative syringes if needed.
The recall states that leaking/damaged syringes pose a risk of contamination, so it's not safe to use if the syringe is compromised.
Check for leaks or damage. If the syringe is leaking or damaged, stop using it and contact your healthcare provider.
Look for the lot number 2431276A on the syringe label. The product is a 5mL single-dose syringe of dexmedetomidine HCl in 0.9% Sodium Chloride.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Leiters Health to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0371-2025 — Leiters Health Leiters Health Hello, I own a Leiters Health that is covered by recall D-0371-2025 from Leiters Health. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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