Novo Nordisk A/S has issued a recall of two batches of GlucaGen HypoKit sold in Malta for the treatment of severe hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) in insulin-treated diabetes patients.

Novo Nordisk said a small number (0.006%) of needles were detached from the syringe in certain batches. To protect patient safety Novo Nordisk is recalling affected batches from wholesalers, pharmacies and patients.

The recalled GlucaGen HypoKit batch numbers and expiry date are:

Batch no.     Expiry date

FS6X249     31/05/2018

FS6X592     31/08/2018 

Returned products will be replaced.  

Novo Nordisk apologised for the situation.

"We are working closely with Medicines Authority in Malta to ensure patient safety and minimise the disruption this recall causes."

It stressed that patients in possession of  GlucaGen HypoKit with a batch number Not mentioned above should not worry. 

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