Novo Nordisk Inc: Drug Recall

Recall Details

Recall Number

D-0618-2021

Classification

Class II

Product Type

Drug

Recalling Firm

Novo Nordisk Inc

Status

Terminated

Date Initiated

03/22/2021

Location

Plainsboro, NJ, United States

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Quantity

N/A

Reason for Recall

Temperature Abuse: product samples were stored at temperatures below 32* F which is not in accordance with storage requirements that could cause a lack of efficacy and damage to the cartridge and pen-injectors.

Product Description

Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), 1 x 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resale., Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-2800-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-2800-97 (Kit)

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide in the USA

Other Recalls by Novo Nordisk Inc

• Class II: Risk 12/19/2025
  Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe
• Class II: Risk 12/19/2025
  Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe
• Class I: Dangerous 03/22/2021
  Temperature Abuse: product samples were stored at temperatures below 32* F which is not in accordance with storage requirements that could cause a lack of efficacy and damage to the cartridge and pen-injectors.
• Class II: Risk 03/22/2021
  Temperature Abuse: product samples were stored at temperatures below 32* F which is not in accordance with storage requirements that could cause a lack of efficacy and damage to the cartridge and pen-injectors.
• Class II: Risk 03/22/2021
  Temperature Abuse: product samples were stored at temperatures below 32* F which is not in accordance with storage requirements that could cause a lack of efficacy and damage to the cartridge and pen-injectors.

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