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26 October 2011
Sanofi-aventis has announced that it will shortly be withdrawing three insulin devices.
After 31st December 2011, the OptiSet, OptiClik and OptiPen Pro pens will all no longer be available, as the manufacturer is phasing out its older devices.
Commenting on the news, Cathy Moulton, Clinical Advisor at Diabetes UK, said, "We are keen to ensure that people with diabetes are aware that only two Sanofi-aventis pen devices, SoloSTAR and ClikSTAR, will be available for injecting insulin from December 2011 and all older pen devices will be withdrawn.
"All healthcare teams have been notified of the withdrawals and so will be able to help with any changes needed. We would advise anyone who has concerns to contact the Sanofi-aventis 24 hour helpline on 0845 606 6887 on how best to make any adjustments."