Class I · High riskTerminated Initiated Sep 8, 2016 (10 years ago)
GlucaGen HypoKit (glucagon [rDNA origin] for injection), 1 mg per vial, Single use only…
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Defective delivery system: detached needles on the syringe in the kit.
What was recalled
GlucaGen HypoKit (glucagon [rDNA origin] for injection), 1 mg per vial, Single use only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S 2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-7065-15
Recalling firm
Novo Nordisk Inc
NDC code
0169-7065-15
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0217-2017
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.