EpiPen
Coverage of EpiPen in the Nexus archive.
- Heat and forgetfulness can make epinephrine ineffective when you need it most
Epinephrine auto-injectors like EpiPens may become ineffective if exposed to high temperatures, such as in hot cars, and forgetting to carry them can be life-threatening during severe allergic reactions. Doctors recommend carrying two doses and keeping the medication at room temperature for optimal effectiveness.
- Over 800,000 Epinephrine injections recalled due to impurities: FDA
Over 800,000 epinephrine injections are being recalled in the U.S. due to impurities, according to the FDA. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, the manufacturer, is voluntarily recalling the product, which is used to treat severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis.
- Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone
Dr. Edmund Pribitkin, an otolaryngologist at Jefferson Health, developed SemPresto, an epinephrine autoinjector designed to attach to smartphones using magnetic technology. The device aims to address accessibility concerns by ensuring users always have emergency medication with them, as his daughter’s reliance on her phone inspired the design. The product is in final design stages with upcoming manufacturing and human testing.