(AP) — A recall of the emergency anti-allergy medicine EpiPen is expanding to the U.S. and other markets in North America, Europe, Asia and South America because the allergy shots may not work.
The notice issued Friday by Mylan N.V. expands upon warnings made earlier this month after two reports of the device failing. The recall now covers 13 lots distributed from December 2015 through July 2016.
Mylan didn’t immediately respond to a question about how many devices are affected by the recall.
The problems could be potentially life-threatening, although Mylan described the incidence of the defects as “extremely rare.”
The EpiPen is used to treat allergic reactions to certain food and bug bites
At this time, the 13 lots identified – distributed between Dec. 17, 2015, and July 1, 2016 – are the only EpiPen lots impacted by the U.S. recall. Consumers who have EpiPens from lots that are not included in this recall, do not need to replace their EpiPen prior to its expiration date.
Product/Dosage | NDC Number | Lot Number | Expiration Date |
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EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg | 49502-501-02 | 5GN767 | April 2017 |
EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg | 49502-501-02 | 5GN773 | April 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 5GM631 | April 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 5GM640 | April 2017 |
EpiPen Jr Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg | 49502-501-02 | 6GN215 | September 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM082 | September 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM072 | September 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM081 | September 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM088 | October 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM199 | October 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM091 | October 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM198 | October 2017 |
EpiPen Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg | 49502-500-02 | 6GM087 | October 2017 |
The products can be replaced at no charge by calling 877-650-3494 or emailing customer.servicemylan.com.