Novo Nordisk recalls Wegovy injections with hair in syringes. Affected units have lot numbers RZFYK06 or RZFYA53. Stop using immediately if you have these pens.
Presence of Particulate Matter: Hair was found in a prefilled syringe
Novo Nordisk is recalling Wegovy (semaglutide) injections that contain hair in the syringes. This could cause injury if the hair is injected into the body. People who have the specific lot numbers listed should stop using the product immediately.
Hair was found inside the prefilled syringe. If the hair is injected into the body, it could cause injury or infection. This is a serious hazard that requires immediate action.
People who have Wegovy injections with lot numbers RZFYK06 or RZFYA53 are affected. Those who use the product for weight loss are most at risk.
Check the lot number on the Wegovy pen packaging. Affected units have lot numbers RZFYK06 or RZFYA53. The product was manufactured in Denmark and sold in the U.S. by Novo Nordisk Inc.
If you have Wegovy injections with lot numbers RZFYK06 or RZFYA53, stop using them right away.
Hair was found inside the prefilled syringe.
Check the lot number on the packaging; affected units have lot numbers RZFYK06 or RZFYA53.
The recall record does not specify a return process.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Novo Nordisk to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0245-2026 — Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk Hello, I own a Novo Nordisk that is covered by recall D-0245-2026 from Novo Nordisk. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
