FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0617-2021

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)

Brand name
Ozempic
Generic name
Semaglutide
Active ingredient
Semaglutide
Route
Subcutaneous
NDCs
0169-4130, 0169-4136, 0169-4132, 0169-4772, 0169-4181
FDA application
NDA209637
Affected lot / code info
KP50867, exp 10/31/2022, KP53021, exp 04/30/2023, KP52338, exp 02/28/2023, JP54354, exp 08/31/2022, KP50676, exp 10/31/2022, KP51434, exp 11/30/2022, KP51491, exp 11/30/2022, KP51781, exp 01/31/2023, KP52249, exp 01/31/2023, KP52270, exp 01/31/2023, KP52722, exp 01/31/2023, KP52973, exp 01/31/2023, KP53031, exp 01/31/2023, KP53221, exp 12.04.2023, KP53369, exp 01/31/2023

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Novo Nordisk Inc
Manufacturer
Novo Nordisk
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
800 Scudders Mill Rd, N/A, Plainsboro, New Jersey 08536-1606

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-22
FDA classified
2021-06-10
Posted by FDA
2021-04-21
Terminated
2022-12-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0617-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.