FDA recall D-0617-2021

Novo Nordisk Inc · Class II · drug

Product

OZEMPIC (semaglutide) injection, 2 mg/1.5 mL (1.34 mg/mL) Prefilled pen, 1 pen, Sample. Not for Resale, Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-4132-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-4132-97 (Kit)

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.

Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2021-03-22
Report date
2021-04-21
Termination date
2022-12-09
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Plainsboro, NJ, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0617-2021