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
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)
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
I2419A (Kit); JS68K86 (Pen) exp 05/31/2021
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-0622-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- 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-0622-2021, 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
- I2419A (Kit); JS68K86 (Pen) exp 05/31/2021
- Postal code
- 08536-1606
- Report date
- Apr 21, 2021
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0622-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- 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
- 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)
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 22, 2021
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jun 10, 2021