Saxenda Injection (Novo Nordisk) – Temperature Storage Abuse (2021)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), 1 x 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resale., Rx only, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-2800-90 (Pen), NDC 0169-2800-97 (Kit)
Brand
Novo Nordisk Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
K1620A1 (Kit), KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022, B2020A (Kit), JZFF482 (Pen) exp 11/30/2021, I2320A (Kit), KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022, H1020A (Kit), KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022, J0520A(Kit), KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022
Products Sold
K1620A1 (Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022; B2020A (Kit); JZFF482 (Pen) exp 11/30/2021; I2320A (Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022; H1020A (Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022; J0520A(Kit); KZFH714 (Pen) exp 05/31/2022
Novo Nordisk Inc is recalling Saxenda (liraglutide) Injection, 18 mg/3 mL (6 mg/mL), 1 x 3 mL Prefilled Pen, Sample. Not for Resal due to Temperature Abuse: product samples were stored at temperatures below 32* F which is not in accordance with storage requirements that could cause a lac. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Temperature Abuse: product samples were stored at temperatures below 32* F which is not in accordance with storage requirements that could cause a lack of efficacy and damage to the cartridge and pen-injectors.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026