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I thought this might be helpful to some of you.
It comes from http://www.Safetyalerts.com
August 30, 1999
Emergency Allergy Treatment
Ana-Kits and
Ana-Guard Recalled
Epinephrine Injection Found to
be Sub-Potent
SPOKANE, WA (SafetyAlerts) -
Hollister-Stier Laboratories LLC is voluntarily
recalling some of their
Ana-Kit. and Ana-Guard. Anaphylaxis Emergency
Treatment
Kits. The company is taking
this action after being notified by Wyeth-Ayerst
Laboratories (U.S.) that they
were voluntarily recalling several lots of their
Epinephrine Injection product
that is used in the Ana-Kit were found to be
subpotent.
The Ana-Kits are a full
allergy treatment kit while the Ana-Guard is only
the
Epinephrine Injection syringe
in it's own holder. These treatments are
available to
consumers nationwide for
treating severe allergic reactions due to stinging
insects,
foods, pollens, dusts, molds,
drugs, and exercise or unknown substances.
Exact lot numbers are not yet
available. Each kit was distributed under the
Bayer
Label with the Hollister-Stier
trademark. Hollister-Steir LLC. was, until
recently, a
subsidiary of Bayer
Corporation. In June of this year, the company
bought its
independence from Bayer.
"Although much of the product
was sold prior to our separation with Bayer,
Hollister-Steir is prepared to
handle all the requirements of this recall, stated
Anthony
Bonanzino, President and CEO
of Hollister-Steir "Replacement kits will be
available
to our customers immediately"
Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories is
expected to release information on the specific
lot
numbers in the near future.
Consumers with questions can call Hollister-Steir
at
800-225-6443
Safety Alerts compiles
comprehensive safety recall information for the
United States.
SafeMail is a free email
service to warn consumers of faulty products and
contaminated foods. For
complete information regarding current recalls,
past recalls
and timely product warning
notification visit: www.safetyalerts.com.
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