# FDA recall D-0956-2016

> **Novo Nordisk Inc** · Class II · drug recall initiated 2016-04-27.

## Product

Norditropin FlexPro Somatropin (rDNA origin) injection, 30 mg/3 mL Prefilled Pen, Rx only,  Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ --- NDC 0169-7703-21

## Reason for recall

Defective Delivery System; may have a low frequency assembly fault which may result in pens block during the so-called "air shot" step

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-0956-2016
- **Recalling firm:** Novo Nordisk Inc
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2016-04-27
- **Report date:** 2016-06-15
- **Termination date:** 2017-05-02

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Princeton, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0956-2016

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-0956-2016. Retrieved 2026-06-01 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-0956-2016. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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