PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: June 15, 2016 Initiated: April 27, 2016 #D-0956-2016

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
Novo Nordisk Inc
Units Affected
723 pens
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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. Recalled by Novo Nordisk Inc. Units affected: 723 pens.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Delivery System; may have a low frequency assembly fault which may result in pens block during the so-called "air shot" step
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 15, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0956-2016.