FDA evaluating certain plastic syringes made in China

The Food and Drug Administration is evaluating Chinese-made plastic syringes used to inject or withdraw fluids from the body, citing concern that they may not provide adequate quality and performance, including their ability to deliver the correct dose of medication when used alone or with other medical devices, such as infusion pumps. Meanwhile, health care facilities should use other plastic syringes or closely monitor their use, the agency said. The concern does not currently apply to glass syringes, pre-filled syringes, or syringes used for oral or topical purposes, FDA said.