GlucaGen HypoKit Glucagon (rys)
Published 8 September 2016
Product
Powder vial containing glucagon 1mg (1IU) as hydrochloride and lactose monohydrate 107mg, for injection, used for the treatment of severe low blood sugar, which may occur in the management of patients with diabetes receiving insulin or oral hypoglycaemic agents. Solvent syringe contains 1mL water for injection. AUST R 47105
Why it was recalled
Possibility of injection needle detaching from 1mL pre-filled solvent syringe.
Hazard
Detachment of the injection needle from the pre-filled solvent syringe would prevent injection of the medicine.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.