News, FDA recalls more than 2 million needles used in port implants. (recalled, skin)

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Washington (CNN) -- Millions of needles used in ports implanted under the skin of chronically ill patients are being voluntarily recalled, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday.

More than 2 million Huber needles, manufactured by Nipro Medical Corp. in Japan and distributed by Exelint International Corp., headquartered in Los Angeles, California, are affected.

FDA recalls more than 2 million needles used in port implants - CNN.com