Database updated: 18 November 2024
Safety Information
Medsafe Online Recall Database
Detail of Recall
| Type of Product: | Medicine |
| Medsafe Reference: | 20612 |
| Brand Name: | Glucagen Hypokit |
| Dose Form/Strength: | Solution for injection 1 mg |
| Affected: | FS6X537, FS6X873 |
| Recalling Organisation: | Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals Ltd 58 Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks Auckland |
| Contact Information: | |
| Manufacturer: | Novo Nordisk A/S |
| Issue: | A small number (0.006%) of Glucagen Hypokit needles may become detached from the pre-filled syringe supplied, during use. |
| Recall action type: | Recall |
| Recall action: | Recall |
| Level of recall: | Public Recall |
| Date Commenced: | 9/9/2016 |
| Additional Information: | www.medsafe.govt.nz/hot/RecallActionNoticesNew/20612.asp |
