Emerade adrenaline pens recalled over activation fault
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Allergy patients are being urged to return Emerade 150-microgram adrenaline pens to pharmacists because of a potential fault. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency said some users had reported difficulty activating the needles. The defect also affects 300- and 500-microgram pens but there are currently insufficient stocks to replace them.Most of the affected pens, used for the emergency treatment of severe life-threatening allergic reactions in children, will activate normally, according to the MHRA, but manufacturers say 13% need to be applied with more force.
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