The public is notified that a recall has been issued for EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. Auto Injector manufactured by Meridian Medical Technologies and distributed by Mylan Specialty.

Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Mrs. Gracia Wheatley Smith said that Meridian Medical Technologies is voluntarily recalling 13 lots of Mylan Epipen and Epipen Jr. Auto Injector products used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions.

Mrs. Wheatley Smith stated the devices may contain a defective part that can result in their failure to activate.  This she said may result in not being able to administer the medicine in the case of an allergic reaction emergency.

Business places that sell the pens are asked to discontinue the sale of the product with any of the affected lot numbers and to contact Mylan Specialty for further instructions.

The following is a list of the affected products, NDC Number, Lot Number and Expiration Dates.

Consumers who may have bought any of the EpiPens in the recall batches can contact Mylan Specialty at 1-800-796-9526 or custumer.service@mylan.com with their queries and concerns, or return the products to the place of purchase for a replacement.  The lot number can be found on the side of the box along with the expiry date.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development remains committed to ensuring that all aspects of the environment with the potential to negatively impact health are managed efficiently, to enable all persons in the BVI to attain and maintain optimal health and social well-being.