FDA warns of premature EpiPen auto-injector activations

FDA warns of premature EpiPen auto-injector activations

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Fierce Biotech
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The FDA warned patients, parents and providers that various EpiPen models could malfunction and spring their needles early.

This could happen spontaneously if certain pressures are applied while removing the blue safety release on the rear of the epinephrine auto-injector. For example, the device could activate if the release is forced sideways—such as if a person is holding the EpiPen with one hand and uses their thumb to push off the safety cap.