Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

GlucaGen HypoKit (glucagon [rDNA origin] for injection) Recalled by Novo Nordisk Inc Due to Defective delivery system: detached needles on the syringe...

Date: September 8, 2016
Company: Novo Nordisk Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Novo Nordisk Inc directly.

Affected Products

GlucaGen HypoKit (glucagon [rDNA origin] for injection), 1 mg per vial, Single use only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Novo Nordisk A/S 2880 Bagsvaerd, Denmark, NDC 0169-7065-15

Quantity: 71,215 kits

Why Was This Recalled?

Defective delivery system: detached needles on the syringe in the kit.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Novo Nordisk Inc

Novo Nordisk Inc has 16 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report