November 12, 2016

Health Canada is advising Canadians that the company Teleflex Medical is recalling certain lots of its “MAD Nasal™ Intranasal Mucosal Atomization Device” because they may not deliver a fully atomized (fine) spray of medication. This means patients may not receive the full dose, which could reduce the medication’s effectiveness. The devices are used primarily by medically trained personnel but can also be used by first responders and the general public, such as parents and other caregivers.

The “MAD Nasal” device can deliver a range of medications in emergency and non-emergency situations, usually in cases where an alternative route of drug administration (such as intravenous injection) isn’t ideal. In certain emergency situations, failure to deliver the full dose could lead to serious injury or death.