# AIIMS Delhi recalls syringes after quality complaints 2026-08-06T11:50:52+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets AIIMS Delhi recalled certain batches of disposable syringes earlier in 2026 after user departments reported quality complaints, the Union Health Ministry told the Rajya Sabha on 5 August. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said the syringes were manufactured by Noble Pharmacare and Veekay Surgicals. The affected stock was replaced, and show-cause notices were issued to both companies. No adverse effects on patients were reported. The ministry did not disclose the specific defects or the number of batches withdrawn. AIIMS said it uses random sampling, bid-sample comparisons and rejection of non-conforming batches. Its Patient Safety and Quality Cell handles investigations. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: AIIMS, medical supplies, patient safety, syringe recall Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aiims-recalled-syringes-after-quality-complaints-parliament-told/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aiims-recalled-syringes-after-quality-complaints-parliament-told/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.