Novo Nordisk Wegovy semaglutide injection recalled for hair in prefilled pen
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.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- 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
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- 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
- 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-0245-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- 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 Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe Lot #: RZFYK06, RZFYA53; Exp Date 3/31/2027 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…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,… (this page)D-0245-2026 · N/A