FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0622-2021

Product

ViCTOZA (liraglutide) injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), contains: 1 Victoza Pen, Sample Not for Resale, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagesvaerd, Denmark NDC 0169-4060-90 (Pen), 0169-4060-99 (Kit)

Brand name
Victoza
Generic name
Liraglutide
Active ingredient
Liraglutide
Route
Subcutaneous
NDC
0169-4060
FDA application
NDA022341
Affected lot / code info
I2419A (Kit); JS68K86 (Pen) exp 05/31/2021

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-0622-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Victoza · FDA Drug Recalls