US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Apr 27, 2016 (10 years ago)

Norditropin FlexPro Somatropin (rDNA origin) injection, 30 mg/3 mL Prefilled Pen, Rx…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System; may have a low frequency assembly fault which may result in pens block during the so-called "air shot" step

What was recalled

Norditropin FlexPro Somatropin (rDNA origin) injection, 30 mg/3 mL Prefilled Pen, Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ --- NDC 0169-7703-21

Recalling firm
Novo Nordisk Inc
NDC code
0169-7703-21
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0956-2016

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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