AIIMS recalls two syringe batches over quality concerns in a single month; probe sought

The Union Health Ministry has been urged to investigate the repeated recall of disposable syringe batches at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and the possible implications for patient safety.In a letter written to Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, on Wednesday (June 10, 2026), Member of Rajya Sabha Haris Beeran said that in the past month, two separate recall notices were issued within a span of three weeks for disposable 10 ml syringes with needles supplied by different manufacturers, citing quality-related complaints.“The development has raised concerns over medical device safety and quality assurance protocols in premier healthcare institutions,’’ he said.

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