FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0618-2021

Product

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)

Brand name
Saxenda
Generic name
Liraglutide
Active ingredient
Liraglutide
Route
Subcutaneous
NDC
0169-2800
FDA application
NDA206321
Affected lot / code info
K1620A1 (Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022; B2020A (Kit); JZFF482 (Pen) exp 11/30/2021; I2320A (Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022; H1020A (Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022; J0520A(Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022

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-0618-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.