If You Use an EpiPen, Read This Now — There’s a Serious Recall

There's another serious medical device recall to report about.

The FDA has recalled many Mylan Pharmaceuticals EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. due to a defective part that might keep it from working.

According to the FDA:

While the number of reported failures is small, EpiPen products that potentially contain a defective part are being recalled because of the potential for life-threatening risk if a severe allergic reaction goes untreated. Consumers should keep and use their current EpiPens if needed until they get a replacement. Consumers should contact Stericycle at 877-650-3494.

The following products are part of the recall:

          Product/dosage                          NDC no.            Lot no.     Expiration date

• 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

If you have one of these inhalers, take it back to the place of purchase for refund or replacement.