US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jan 29, 2018 (9 years ago)

Fentanyl Transdermal System. 25 mcg/h, packaged in 5 pouch system cartons (NDC…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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
NDC code
0591-3198-72
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0540-2018

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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