Home Recalls D-0956-2016
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.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Mar 11, 2021
Reason Defective Delivery System: customer complaints concerning the injector pen breaking apart and disintegrating into pieces.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Mar 11, 2021
Reason Defective Delivery System: customer complaints concerning the injector pen breaking apart and disintegrating into pieces.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Oct 19, 2015
Reason Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Apr 28, 2014
Reason Chemical Contamination: TEV-TROPIN [somatropin (rDNA origin) for injection] may contain silicone oil due to leakage of a leaking line during the…
Class III · Low risk Terminated Feb 1, 2013
Reason Labeling: Label Mix-up: Units of Lot 201131320087 are packaged in cartons labelled for Needle-Free Head B, but contaiin Needle-Free Head A