The Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory has declared multiple medical syringe brands substandard, raising concerns about a possible increase in HIV and hepatitis infections across Sindh and other parts of the country.
According to officials, the laboratory conducted Auto-Disable testing on syringe samples collected from different markets in Karachi. The assessment included both 3 ml and 5 ml syringes manufactured by different companies.
Adnan Rizvi, Director of the Sindh Drug Testing Laboratory, said the examination found six syringe brands to be below the required quality standards.
The report showed that the syringes’ auto-disable and reuse prevention mechanisms had failed. This means the built-in safety systems designed to stop syringes from being used more than once were not working properly.
Health experts warned that defective syringes without effective reuse prevention features could significantly increase the risk of spreading infectious diseases, including HIV and hepatitis.
Following the findings, the laboratory has sent its report to drug inspectors and the Secretary of the Quality Control Board in Karachi for further regulatory action and investigation.
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