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Novopen 5 and Novopen Echo (2017-07-05)
- Starting date:
- July 5, 2017
- Posting date:
- July 18, 2017
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-64024
Affected Products
A. Novopen 5
B. Novopen Echo
Reason
Novo Nordisk A/S has detected that the insulin cartridge holder used in a select number of NovoPen Echo and NovoPen 5 lots may crack or break if exposed to certain chemicals, for example certain cleaning agents. NovoPen Echo and NovoPen 5 are used for insulin treatment by people living with diabetes. NovoPen 4 and FlexTouch are not impacted.
Affected products
A. Novopen 5
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
0 59014 00520 4
0 59014 00522 8
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Novo Nordisk A/S Novo Nordisk (China) Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.
No 99 Nanhai Road
Tianjin
300457
CHINA
B. Novopen Echo
Lot or serial number
More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer
Model or catalog number
0 59014 00441 2
0 59014 00442 9
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Novo Nordisk A/S Novo Nordisk (China) Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd.
No 99 Nanhai Road
Tianjin
300457
CHINA
Related AWRs
Important safety information for people with diabetes using NovoPen Echo or NovoPen 5
2017-07-25 | Health products