# Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs) safety campaign

Source: https://www.keypedia.com/records/uk_mhra_guidance/uk-mhra/6adf384e-d38b-4adf-a63d-3d9a27ce3bd5
Type: Guidance
Published: April 24, 2023
Updated: June 19, 2023

> This regulatory overview from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) defines the classification and critical role of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors (AAIs), such as EpiPen and JEXT, in treating life-threatening allergic reactions. These devices are officially categorized as licensed medicinal products intended for the emergency administration of adrenaline to counteract anaphylaxis. While the provided text serves as a foundational definition rather than an inspection report, it places these products within a strict regulatory framework focused on public safety and emergency efficacy. In a broader context, the MHRA requires manufacturers of these devices to ensure high reliability and clear labeling to prevent administration errors. Because AAIs are used in high-stakes, life-saving situations, any failure in the auto-injector mechanism or the potency of the medication would constitute a significant safety violation. Although specific inspection dates and company-specific compliance breaches are not listed in this introductory segment, the overarching regulatory expectation is that manufacturers must implement robust quality management systems. Required actions for stakeholders include maintaining strict adherence to manufacturing standards and ensuring that patients have access to functional, non-expired devices that can be deployed instantly during a severe allergic event.

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## Content

AAIs (sometimes referred to by their product name i.e., Epipen or JEXT) are licensed medicinal products that deliver adrenaline by means of an auto-injector device for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening severe allergic reaction.

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