Eli Lilly recalls Glucagon Emergency Kits for low blood sugar due to subpotent drug content. The vial contains liquid instead of powder, reducing effectiveness. No remedy specified in official notice.
SUBPOTENT DRUG: Vial contained a liquid substance, instead of the expected powder substance. There was also a lack of full drug effect upon administration.
Eli Lilly has recalled Glucagon Emergency Kits for low blood sugar because the vial contains liquid instead of powder, which reduces the drug's effectiveness. This could lead to inadequate blood sugar treatment if needed.
The vial contains liquid instead of the expected powder, which means the drug doesn't work as intended. This could result in insufficient blood sugar treatment when needed, potentially leading to dangerous complications.
People with diabetes who use these kits for low blood sugar emergencies. Those with diabetes who have been prescribed this specific Glucagon kit are most at risk.
Check for the Glucagon Emergency Kit with the NDC code 0002-8031-01. The kit was sold with the lot number D239382D and expired April 2022.
Look for the NDC code 0002-8031-01 on the kit label.
The official recall notice states the vial contains liquid instead of powder, reducing effectiveness. It is not safe to use as intended.
The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking if you have the product.
The recall states the drug may not work as intended, but does not mention a specific risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Eli Lilly to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0009-2022 — Eli Lilly Eli Lilly Hello, I own a Eli Lilly that is covered by recall D-0009-2022 from Eli Lilly. 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.
