FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0003-2021

Product

Buprenorphine Transdermal System 5 mcg/hour, 4 transdermal systems/4 disposal units per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, 19901 Nordhoff street, Northridge, CA 91324 USA, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc., North Wales, PA 19454, carton NDC: 0093-3656-40, patch NDC: 0093-3656-21.

Brand name
Buprenorphine
Generic name
Buprenorphine
Active ingredient
Buprenorphine
Route
Transdermal
NDCs
0093-3239, 0093-3656, 0093-3657, 0093-3658, 0093-3659
FDA application
ANDA204937
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 190017, exp. 02/2021; 190161, exp. 08/2021

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: Below specification result for buprenorphine release rate.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
32,543 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S. and PR

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-09-04
FDA classified
2020-10-01
Posted by FDA
2020-10-07
Terminated
2021-08-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0003-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.