FDA-Drug2026-08-19Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Apollo Care semaglutide 0.9mg injection recalled for particulate matter contamination
What this means
Apollo Care's semaglutide 0.9mg injectable medication contains visible particles made of nylon, polyamide, and silk-like material. The contamination was found in one lot (AC-017131, expiring 8/30/2026) affecting approximately 4,748 vials distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Check your semaglutide vial for lot number AC-017131 and expiration date 8/30/2026.
- Hold the vial up to light and look for any visible particles or cloudiness.
- Do not use the medication if you have this lot number.
- Contact your pharmacy or doctor for a replacement or instructions.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Presence of Particulate Matter; identified as a nylon/polyamide and silk/proteinaceous-type material
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Nationwide within the U.S
Affected count
4,748 vials.
Manufactured in
3801 Mojave Ct Ste 101, Columbia, MO, United States
Products
SEMAGLUTIDE 0.9mg (0.9 mg/mL), 1 mL Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx Only, For Subcutaneous Injection Only, APOLLO care, 3801 Mojave Ct, Ste 102, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-810-01
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0752-2026More Apollo Care recalls
- FDA-Drug2026-08-19Apollo Care semaglutide injection recalled for particulate matter contamination
- FDA-Drug2026-08-19Apollo Care semaglutide injection recalled for particulate matter contamination
- FDA-Drug2026-08-19Apollo Care semaglutide injection recalled for particulate contamination
- FDA-Drug2026-08-19Apollo Care semaglutide injection recalled for particulate matter contamination
- FDA-Drug2026-08-19Apollo Care semaglutide injection recalled for particulate matter contamination
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