July 28, 2008 Ottawa Canada — Health Canada recently issued the following advisory regarding the Twinject auto-injector: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/advisories-avis/_2008/2008_109-eng.php
Health Canada public advisories are issued to inform Canadians of potential serious health hazards and to enable them to make informed decisions regarding the use of a product. Please note that an advisory is not the same as a recall.
St. John Ambulance will continue to refer to both the EpiPen® and Twinject® devices in St. John Ambulance training materials until further notice. St. John Ambulance will also continue to monitor the situation.
If you have any questions please visit:
- Paladin Labs: www.twinject.ca
- Visit Health Canada's website [above] for more information
- Consult with your physician
Provided for your information,
St. John Ambulance First Aid Training Team