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IRIC safety alert

MHRA Medical Device Safety Information – MDSI2308

Published on 22 August 2023

From: NHSScotland Assure

MDSI2308 - Ethypharm Aurum pre-filled syringes are incompatible with some needle-free connectors: risk of delay of potentially lifesaving medication

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Attaching an incompatible needle-free connector (NFC) to an Ethypharm Aurum pre-filled syringe can block the syringe and prevent delivery of potentially lifesaving medicine. Only compatible NFCs should be used with pre-filled syringes from the Aurum range.