hrp0095p2-158 | Growth and Syndromes | ESPE2022

Global recall of a growth hormone jet delivered device: experiences with children forced to switch from a needle free system to a growth hormone device with needle.

P. van Eck Judith , S. Renes Judith , J.C. Sas Theo , L.T. van den Akker Erica , C.M. van der Kaay Daniëlle

Introduction: Growth hormone (GH) treatment is essential for growth in children with GH deficiency. Also short children born small for gestational age (SGA), and children with syndromes like Turner Syndrome (TS), Noonan Syndrome (NS) and Silver Russel Syndrome (SRS) can benefit from GH treatment. For children with needle anxiety GH delivered by a jet device can be a solution for the daily subcutaneous treatment for many years. In 2021, a global recall of the o...