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Hospira Carpuject pre-filled cartridges—drug alert: products may contain more than the intended fill volume.
Hospira Carpuject pre-filled cartridges—drug alert: products may contain more than the intended fill volume. MedWatch Safety Alert. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; May 23, 2012.
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May 30, 2012
MedWatch Safety Alert. Silver Spring, MD: US Food and Drug Administration; May 23, 2012.
This announcement raises awareness of pre-filled medication cartridges that may be overfilled, thereby increasing the risk of overdose. The FDA recommends that practitioners confirm the dosage prior to dispensing and administering the medication.
