The company that makes EpiPen and EpiPen Junior is warning a packaging problem is affecting some devices.
Pfizer Canada says the device label has been improperly applied to a very small number of devices, preventing the auto injector from sliding out of the carrier tube.
Although there is no recall, users are encouraged to check the devices before an emergency strikes.
To do so 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.
Affected products include:
EpiPen (0.3 mg) with an expiry date between April 2018 and October 2019
EpiPen Jr (0.15 mg) with an expiry date between April 2018 and October 2019
EpiPen and EpiPen Jr are used to deliver an emergency treatment of adrenaline (epinephrine) to patients who are at risk or have a history of life-threatening allergic reactions.