AIIMS recalled disposable syringes over quality complaints; no patient harm reported: Health Ministry
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, recalled certain batches of disposable syringes due to quality complaints, as confirmed by the Union Health Ministry. No patient harm has been reported, and action has been initiated against the manufacturers, Noble Pharmacare Ltd. and Veekay Surgicals, including show-cause notices and replacement of the affected stock. AIIMS has stringent quality inspection protocols in place and has established a Patient Safety and Quality Cell to prevent future incidents.