US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Sep 24, 2021 (5 years ago)

Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Glucagon for Injection, 1 mg per vial…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

SUBPOTENT DRUG: Vial contained a liquid substance, instead of the expected powder substance. There was also a lack of full drug effect upon administration.

What was recalled

Glucagon Emergency Kit for Low Blood Sugar, Glucagon for Injection, 1 mg per vial; Diluent for Glucagon, 1 mL syringe. Rx only, Marketed by: Lilly USA, LLC, Indianapolis, IN 46285; Glucagon, NDC: 0002-8031-01

Recalling firm
Eli Lilly & Company
Origin
IN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0009-2022

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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