FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0623-2021

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Xultophy 100/3.6 (insulin degludec and liraglutide injection), 100 units/mL and 3.6 mg/mL, 3 mL Prefilled Pen, SAMPLE, Rx only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Novo Nordisk Inc, Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-2911-90 (Pen) NDC 0169-2911-97 (Kit)

Brand name
Xultophy 100/3.6
Generic name
Insulin Degludec And Liraglutide
Active ingredients
Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide
Route
Subcutaneous
NDC
0169-2911
FDA application
BLA208583
Affected lot / code info
JP54291, exp 06/20/2021

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-0623-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.