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CLASS 2 MEDICINES RECALL: FIASP FLEXTOUCH 100 UNITS/ML SOLUTION FOR INJECTION PRE-FILLED PEN MANUFACTURED BY NOVO NORDISK (MDR 065-06/18) Novo Nordisk is recalling one batch as a
precautionary measure due to the presence of particles in a small number of samples. CONTENTS * Product information * Company name * Product description * Brief description of the problem *
Stock enquiries * Download document PRODUCT INFORMATION COMPANY NAME Novo Nordisk PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Fiasp FlexTouch 100 units/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen (Insulin Aspart) *
Brand & Product Description: Fiasp FlexTouch 100 units/mL solution for injection pre-filled pen * Batch Number: HP50949 * Pack Size: 5 * Date Released: 22/03/2018 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF
THE PROBLEM Novo Nordisk is recalling one batch as a precautionary measure due to the presence of particles in a small number of samples. ADVICE FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS Stop dispensing
the batch listed above. Return all remaining stock of this batch to your supplier using the supplier’s approved process. Novo Nordisk will also be circulating the letter attached to
pharmacies. This is a pharmacy level recall so there is no requirement to contact patients. If you receive queries about this issue from patients, however, please advise them to follow the
advice given in the patient information leaflet regarding checking their insulin before use: ‘Check that the insulin in your pen is clear and colourless. Look through the insulin window. If
the insulin looks cloudy, do not use the pen.’ WHOLESALERS Quarantine any remaining stock of this batch and return to the original supplier for credit. COMPANY CONTACTS FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION MEDICAL INFORMATION ENQUIRIES Novo Nordisk Customer Care Tel: 0845 600 5055 Email:[email protected] STOCK ENQUIRIES Novo Nordisk Customer Care Tel: 0845 600 5055
Email:[email protected] Recipients of this Drug Alert should bring it to the attention of relevant contacts by copy of this letter. NHS regional teams are asked to forward this to
community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists and general practitioners for information. DOWNLOAD DOCUMENT Class 2 Medicines recall: Fiasp FlexTouch 100 units/mL solution for injection
pre-filled pen UPDATES TO THIS PAGE Published 9 July 2018 Contents