There is a new safety warning in Canada linked to pre-filled saline and heparin syringes.  MedXL Incorporated has received complaints about visible particles and solution discoloration of the syringes according to Health Canada.

Syringes with a lot number between 6892 and 8180 and catalog number 3704, 37043, 37043B, 37043BNC, 3705C, 3705NC, 3706, 3780, 3781, 3786, and 3787 have been subject to the complaints.

The probability of finding a defective syringe is very small, about 12 in a million.  Still, people are being warned to take safety precautions like using aseptic techniques, visually inspect the product for particulate matter and discoloration, and do not use if the solution is discolored or contains a precipitate.

There have been no reported cases of bad reactions linked to the syringes.  The agency has stated that they have implemented the necessary corrective actions to correct the problem.

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