Class II · Moderate risk
Liraglutide Injection
Presence of particulate matter: a white thread-like structure in the cartridge
Saxenda (liraglutide)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
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.
Cause type: Temperature excursion
The product was stored or shipped outside its labeled temperature range. Heat or freezing can degrade a drug without any visible change, so it may be weaker than labeled. All temperature excursion recalls.
What was recalled
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)
Affected NDCs
0169-2800-90
0169-2800-97
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Drug: Liraglutide
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saxenda liraglutide NDC 00169-2800 |
6 mg/mL | Injection, Solution Subcutaneous |
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Novo Nordisk Inc
- NDC code
- 0169-2800-90
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0618-2021 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
Other Liraglutide recalls
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Class I · High risk
Xultophy 100/3.6
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 · Moderate risk
ViCTOZA (liraglutide)
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.
Other recalls by Novo Nordisk Inc
All 2021 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Wegovy (semaglutide)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe
Class II · Moderate risk
Wegovy (semaglutide)
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe
Class I · High risk
Xultophy 100/3.6
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 · Moderate risk
ViCTOZA (liraglutide)
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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