FDA-Drug2026-01-07Class IIPACKAGING DEFECT
Novo Nordisk Wegovy semaglutide injection recalled for hair in prefilled pen
OTHERNationwide distribution
Stop using Novo Nordisk Wegovy injection pens
Novo Nordisk has recalled specific batches of Wegovy (semaglutide) 1 mg injection pens because hair was found inside prefilled syringes. This affects two lot numbers distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Check if your Wegovy pens are lot #RZFYK06 or #RZFYA53 with expiration date 3/31/2027
- Do not use pens from these lots
- Contact your pharmacy or healthcare provider for a replacement or refund
- Call Novo Nordisk at 1-844-NOVO4ME (1-844-668-6463) if you have questions
Hazard
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe
Sold states
Nationwide within the United States.
Affected count
N/A
Manufactured in
800 Scudders Mill Rd, N/A, Plainsboro, NJ, United States
Products
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, Novo Nordisk A/S, Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ 08536, NDC 0169-4501-14
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0245-2026Don't want to check this manually?
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