Health Canada Advisory / Correct Use of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr. Auto-Injector
Published 2012-01-05
Health Canada is informing Canadians of Pfizer Canada's instruction for the correct use of EpiPen and EpiPen Jr., particularly the correct way to remove the blue safety caps. According to the company, it is important that the blue safety cap be removed by pulling the cap straight up while the device is held with the orange tip pointing downward. Pfizer states that inappropriate removal of the blue safety cap may prevent the device from working properly and potentially result in failure to deliver the drug.
For more information: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2011/2011_176-eng.php
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Enquiries Service: 1-866-225-0709.
Best regards,
Jean-Christophe Senosier
Directeur Régional / Regional Director
Direction des communications /
Communications Directorate
Santé Canada - région du Québec
Health Canada - Quebec region
Tél./ Phone : 514 496-4663
www.santecanada.gc.ca / www.healthcanada.gc.ca
