Jext® 150 mcg and Jext® 300 mcg auto-injectors announce extension of expiry dates for selected devices

Table 1 Affected lots (batches) for extended use of Jext® auto-injectors

This extended use does not apply to any other lot number of Jext® auto-injectors not specified. Patients must continue to adhere to the labelled expiry date on any Jext® auto-injector not covered by the lot numbers above.

It is recommended that any patients who have a Jext device should check their devices and if they are approaching end of expiry to ensure that the adrenaline within the device has not deteriorated:

• Check the expiry date against the dates listed above which are approved for extension.
• If the expiry date has already passed and is not covered by the extension detailed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist, and request a prescription for a new device.
• If the expiry date has not passed and it is one of the lots approved for an extension, double check that the adrenaline within the pen has not deteriorated. You can do this by following the steps here

1. Check if your AAI is safe to use through the inspection window on the device.
2. If the solution is clear/colourless, it is safe to use.
3. If the solution is discoloured or contains particles, you will need to replace it, even if this occurs before the expiry date. However, do not discard your old AAI until you have a replacement.

If your AAI pen’s adrenaline has deteriorated – even if it is within the existing and the new extended expiry date window – contact your doctor or pharmacist and request a prescription for a new device.

Continue to carry two devices at all times.