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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

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)

D-0614-2021

March 22, 2021

Class I

Product summary

Firm
Novo Nordisk Inc
Event
Event 87537
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class I
Quantity
N/A
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0614-2021

Official wording

Reason: 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.

Code information: KP51933 exp 07/31/2022

Distribution pattern: Nationwide in the USA

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    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.