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
Reported: October 20, 2021 Initiated: September 24, 2021 #D-0009-2022
Product Description
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
Reason for Recall
SUBPOTENT DRUG: Vial contained a liquid substance, instead of the expected powder substance. There was also a lack of full drug effect upon administration.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Eli Lilly & Company
- Units Affected
- 19,174 syringes
- Distribution
- Nationwide with the USA and Puerto Rico; Canada, Argentina, Costa Rica, Mexico
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
Frequently Asked Questions
What product 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. Recalled by Eli Lilly & Company. Units affected: 19,174 syringes.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 20, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0009-2022.
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