Levemir Injection, Solution
FDA Recall NDC 0169-6432
FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status
Active & Historical Enforcement Reports
The FDA has identified 1 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Levemir (NDC 0169-6432). A significant event, classified as Class I, was initiated on Mar 22, 2021 by Novo Nordisk. The reported reason for this action was: "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."
This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.
This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.
Reported Recall Events
Class I Terminated
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.
Mar 22, 2021
Apr 21, 2021
N/A
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Event ID
87537
Classification
Class I
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Novo Nordisk Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide in the USA
Termination Date
Dec 09, 2022
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)
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# KP51933 exp 07/31/2022
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
0169-3687-12Product
0169-3687-92Product
0169-6438-10Product
0169-6438-90Product
0169-6438-97Product
0169-6438-98Product
0169-6432-55Product
0169-6432-10Product
About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports
FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.
If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.
