Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Diclofenac Sodium
Reason Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) [slightly lower than the limit] result in viscosity for Diclofenac Sodium Gel, 3%.
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5% w/w
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is discontinuing its stability study program.
What was recalled
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution 1.5% w/w, Generic for Pennsaid, 150 ml bottle, Rx Only, Mfg: Sola Pharmaceutical, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., The Physicians Solutions, NDC 68788-7918-01
- Recalling firm
- Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NDC code
- 68788-7918-01
- Origin
- CA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0773-2022
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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Class III · Low risk Ongoing
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Gel
Reason Failed PH Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP
Reason Defective Delivery System
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP
Reason cGMP deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the firm is discontinuing its stability study program.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP
Reason cGMP deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the firm is discontinuing its stability study program.
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