Wegovy injection recalled for particulate matter in syringe
Novo Nordisk discovered hair in some prefilled Wegovy injection pens. This affects specific lot numbers manufactured in Denmark. No injuries have been reported.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your Wegovy pen for lot number RZFHD52 or RZFHW93 (expiration 10/31/2026)
- Do not use affected pens
- Contact your pharmacy or doctor for a replacement
- Call Novo Nordisk customer service if you have questions
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Wegovy (semaglutide) Injection, 0.5 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Single-Dose Prefilled Pens, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Product of Denmark, Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-4505-14
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults (0 months and older)
This recall covers 2 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- N/A
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 800 Scudders Mill Rd, N/A, Plainsboro, NJ, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0244-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Wegovy (semaglutide) Injection, 0.5 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Single-Dose Prefilled Pens, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Product of Denmark, Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-4505-14 Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe Lot #: RZFHD52, RZFHW93; Exp Date 10/31/2026 Distribution: Nationwide within the United States. Affected quantity: N/A
- Hazard
- Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe
2 products in this recall
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- Wegovy (semaglutide) Injection, 0.5 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Single-Dose Prefilled Pens, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Product of Denmar… (this page)D-0244-2026 · N/A
- Wegovy (semaglutide) Injection, 1 mg/0.5 mL, 4 Single-Dose Prefilled Pens, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S, DK-2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, Product of Denmark,…D-0245-2026 · N/A