FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1289-2022

Product

Testosterone Gel 1% (25mg testosterone/2.5g of gel) 2.5 g per unit dose, Rx Only, 30 unit-dose packets per box. Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc., Salt Lake City, US 84108, USA, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, USA, Sachet NDC 0591-3216-17, Carton NDC 0591-3216-30

Brand name
Testosterone
Generic name
Testosterone
Active ingredient
Testosterone
Route
Topical
NDCs
0591-2921, 0591-3216, 0591-3217
FDA application
ANDA076737
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 1403180, EXP. 10/2022

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: Out of specification assay result was obtained during stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Manufacturer
Actavis Pharma, Inc.
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy Bldg A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
12354 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2022-06-29
FDA classified
2022-07-25
Posted by FDA
2022-08-03
Terminated
2024-03-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1289-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Testosterone · FDA Drug Recalls