FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1492-2020

Product

Lidocaine Patch 5%, packaged in 30-count cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, NDC 0591-3525-30

Brand name
Lidocaine
Generic name
Lidocaine
Active ingredient
Lidocaine
Route
Topical
NDC
0591-3525
FDA application
ANDA200675
Affected lot / code info
Carton Lot # 1383513B, Patch Lot # 1383513, Exp date 03/2022

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp date on the individual transdermal pouches but not in the carton.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
28,596 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-14
FDA classified
2020-08-10
Posted by FDA
2020-08-19
Terminated
2021-07-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1492-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Lidocaine · FDA Drug Recalls