April 4, 2017 (Español)

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers to Meridian Medical Technologies’ voluntary recall of 13 lots of Mylan’s EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injector products used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. This recall is due to the potential that these devices may contain a defective part that may result in the devices’ failure to activate. The recalled product was manufactured by Meridian Medical Technologies and distributed by Mylan Specialty. Please be aware of the following:

1. For students with an EpiPen or EpiPen Jr. in the school clinic, School Health staff are checking for recalled devices. If they find any, they will contact you. Please do not hesitate to contact the clinic to verify the status of your child’s EpiPen.

2. For students or staff who carry their own EpiPens, please make sure to check the Expiration Date, Lot Number, and NDC Number on the box against the list below. If there is a match, please contact the manufacturer for next steps. Their website and phone number are included below.

As stated on the product label, consumers should always seek emergency medical help right away after using their EpiPens, particularly if the device did not activate. According to the manufacturer, consumers should keep and use their current EpiPens if needed until they get a replacement. Consumers should contact Mylan at 800-796-9526 or customer.service@mylan.com with any questions.