EpiPen and EpiPen Jr auto-injectors may stick in their carrier tube via Health Canada

• EpiPen (0.3 mg) (DIN 00509558) products that expire between April 2018 and October 2019.
• EpiPen Jr (0.15 mg) (DIN 00578657) products that expire between April 2018 and October 2019.

Pfizer Canada is advising consumers to check if their devices expire between April 2018 and October 2019 and, if so, to do the following:

• Check devices to make sure they slide out easily from their carrier tube. To check the device, flip open the carrier tube cap, gently turn the tube upside down and let the device slide out into your hand (do not shake or drop it). Visually inspect your device to make sure the device label has no unglued edges that may catch on the tube.
  • Do NOT remove the blue safety release from the auto-injector device. The blue safety release should be kept on the auto-injector until the time of use.
  • Return the EpiPen device to its carrier tube and close the carrier tube flip cap once you have confirmed that your device slides out easily and that the device label has no unglued edges.
• If you are unsure about how to check your device, your pharmacist can check your device for you.
  • If your device sticks or does not slide out easily from its tube, or the device label has unglued edges, return it to your pharmacist for replacement. Do NOT attempt to remove or re-attach the label under any circumstances.
• Report adverse events to health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, or by reporting online, by mail or by fax.
• Report complaints about health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-9675, or complete an online complaint form.