FDA-Drug2026-08-19Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Apollo Care semaglutide injection recalled for particulate matter contamination
What this means
Apollo Care is recalling one lot of semaglutide 7.5mg injection vials due to the presence of particulate matter (nylon/polyamide and silk-type material) in the medication. The contamination was identified during quality testing. No injuries have been reported to date.
- If you have lot AC-017273 (expiration 12/12/2026), stop using it and contact your pharmacy or prescriber.
- Do not inject the medication if you notice any particles or cloudiness in the vial.
- Return the affected vial to your pharmacy for proper disposal and replacement.
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
250 vials.
Manufactured in
3801 Mojave Ct Ste 101, Columbia, MO, United States
Products
SEMAGLUTIDE 7.5mg (5mg/mL), Glycine 7.5 mg (5mg/mL), 1.5 mL Sterile Multi-Dose Vial, Rx Only, For Subcutaneous Injection Only, APOLLO care, 3801 Mojave Ct, Ste 102, Columbia, MO 65202. NDC 71170-721-01
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0755-2026More Apollo Care recalls
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- 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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