Class II · Moderate risk
fentaNYL Citrate
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: Complaint received on 08/31/2026 regarding the discrepancy of the IV bag expiry (07/31/2026 and 11/30/2026) and the product expiry (12/09/2026).
Fentanyl Transdermal System CII
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
Defective delivery system - patches could be multi-stacked, adhered one on top of the other, in a single product pouch.
Cause type: Packaging defect
Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.
What was recalled
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.
Affected NDC
47781-0424-47
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Drug: Fentanyl
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fentanyl system Fentanyl NDC 47781-0424 |
25 ug/1 | Patch Transdermal |
Alvogen | Rx · CII |
- Recalling firm
- Alvogen, Inc
- NDC code
- 47781-424-47
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Company announcement
- Jan 31, 2025 · FDA notice with lot numbers
- FDA recall number
- D-0245-2025 · FDA notice
Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week.
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