FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0245-2025

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Fentanyl Transdermal System CII, 25mcg/h, packaged in a pouch, further packaged in 5-count carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058, Manufactured by: Kindeva Drug Delivery L/P, Northridge, CA 91324, NDC 47781-424-47.

Brand name
Fentanyl System
Generic name
Fentanyl
Active ingredient
Fentanyl
Route
Transdermal
NDCs
47781-423, 47781-424, 47781-426, 47781-427, 47781-428
FDA application
ANDA202097
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 108319, Exp: 04/30/2027

Why it was recalled

Defective delivery system - patches could be multi-stacked, adhered one on top of the other, in a single product pouch.

Recalling firm

Firm
Alvogen, Inc
Manufacturer
ALVOGEN
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
44 Whippany Rd Ste 300, N/A, Morristown, New Jersey 07960-4558

Distribution

Quantity
112,128 cartons (5 pouches/carton)
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-01-31
FDA classified
2025-02-20
Posted by FDA
2025-02-26
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0245-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.