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Update: Additional Lot Recalled of the GlucaGen Hypokit for Diabetics

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Quick summary: Update: Additional Lot Recalled of the GlucaGen Hypokit for Diabetics .

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Quick summary: Update: Additional Lot Recalled of the GlucaGen Hypokit for Diabetics .

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DescriptionGlucaGen Hypokit for Diabetics Product description GlucaGen Hypokits are an injection kit used in emergency situations to treat severe low blood-sugar reactions in insulin-dependant diabetic patients who are unconscious and therefore unable to take sugar by mouth.

What you should do

  • Affected kits should be returned to a pharmacy for replacement.
  • Canadians with questions or concerns about these products should speak to a physician or pharmacist, or contact Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. at 1-800-465-4334. Canadians are also reminded of the importance of visually inspecting their GlucaGen Hypokits before use.
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Background{"text":"This recall is in addition to the two lots recalled in August due to a separate manufacturing concern (August 25, 2010, Health Canada communication). Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents involving this issue."}
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