NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holder
Published 11 July 2017
Product
NovoPen Echo insulin cartridge holders are used for insulin treatment by people with diabetes. ARTG Number: 189785 Batch Numbers are shown on both the NovoPen Echo carton and the NovoPen Echo pen EVG3310-6 (carton) and EVG3310 (pen) EVG4252-2 (carton) and EVG4252 (pen) EVG4253-2 (carton) and EVG4253 (pen) FVG8218-4 (carton) and FVG8218 (pen) FVG8412-3 (carton) and FVG8412 (pen) FVG8415-1 (carton) and FVG8415 (pen)
Why it was recalled
There is a risk that the cartridge holder may crack or break if exposed to certain cleaning agents.
Hazard
Using a cracked or broken insulin cartridge holder could result in the device delivering a smaller dose of insulin than expected, which can lead to serious health consequences including hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar).
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.