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.
Product description
Levemir FlexTouch (insulin detemir) injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-6438-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-6438-98 (Kit)
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
KP51933 exp 07/31/2022
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0614-2021
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 22, 2021
- FDA report date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Quantity
- N/A
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Novo Nordisk Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0614-2021, exactly as published.
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- City
- Plainsboro
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 87537
- Address
- 800 Scudders Mill Rd
- Code information
- KP51933 exp 07/31/2022
- Postal code
- 08536-1606
- Report date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0614-2021
- Classification
- Class I
- Recalling firm
- Novo Nordisk Inc
- Termination date
- Dec 9, 2022
- Reason for recall
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Levemir FlexTouch (insulin detemir) injection, 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Distributed by: Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-6438-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-6438-98 (Kit)
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 22, 2021
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jun 10, 2021