Naloxone Recalled Due To Particulate Matter

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By Debra Goldschmidt, CNN
(CNN) — The opioid overdose antidote Naloxone has been recalled by its maker, Hospira, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Monday.
The recall was prompted by the potential for “loose particulate matter on the syringe plunger” which could result in a range of adverse events.
“In the event that impacted product is administered to a patient, the patient has a low likelihood of experiencing adverse events ran