FDAClass IIIFebruary 14, 2018

Fentanyl Transdermal System. 25 mcg/h recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Fentanyl Transdermal System. 25 mcg/h, packaged in 5 pouch system cartons (NDC 0591-3198-72), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratoies UT, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA. Individual pouch NDC 0591-3198-54.

Why was Fentanyl Transdermal System. 25 mcg/h recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Fentanyl-n-Oxide (FNO) degradant exceeding the specification limits

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #:1103907A, Exp. Mar 2018; 1114170A, Exp. Apr 2018; 1117212A,, Exp. May 2018; 1130863A, 1140570A, Exp. Jul 2018; 1153178A, Exp. Aug 2018; 1153185A, Exp. Sep 2018; 1171608A, Exp. Nov 2018; 1188715A, Exp. Jan 2019; 1193264A, 1208789A, Exp. Apr 2019; 1212340A, 1225166A, Exp. Jul 2019; 1238442A, Exp. Aug 2019.

Product
Fentanyl Transdermal System. 25 mcg/h, packaged in 5 pouch system cartons (NDC 0591-3198-72), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratoies UT, Inc. Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA. Individual pouch NDC 0591-3198-54.
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Quantity
1,118,046 (5 pouches/carton)
Distribution
Distributed nationwide within the United States
Recall date
February 14, 2018
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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