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Psychoblues
11-09-2008, 11:54 PM
Another fallacy of low price always ideology!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Source: Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials warned doctors and patients on Wednesday that Covidien Ltd was recalling nearly half a million single-use syringes that could pose a serious risk to diabetics.

The Food and Drug Administration said the possibly mislabeled ReliOn syringes could lead to patients receiving an insulin overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dose, leading to low blood sugar levels and serious health consequences, including death.

During the packaging process, some syringes labeled for use with U-40 insulin were mixed with syringes labeled for use with U-100 insulin.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc sold the syringes at Wal-Mart stores and Sam's Clubs from August 1 until October 8, the FDA said......................

More: http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE4A500Q20081106

Perhaps they could get 'em a little cheaper from the skid row bunch?!??!?!?!??!?!?!??!

God Bless America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I Just Want To Celebrate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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