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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Apr 30, 2018 (8 years ago)

Lidocaine Patch 5%

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications

Cause type: Stability / shelf life

The product degraded or failed stability testing before its labeled expiry. Heat, moisture or time can break the drug down into degradants or reduce potency. All stability / shelf life recalls.

What was recalled

Lidocaine Patch 5% (700 mg) ,(NDC 0591-3525-11), 30 envelopes containing 1 patch each/ 30 Patches/Carton (NDC 0591-3525-30)

Affected NDCs 0591-3525-11 0591-3525-30

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Drug: Lidocaine

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Lidocaine
NDC 00591-3525
50 mg/g Patch
Topical
Actavis Pharma, Inc. Rx
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
NDC code
0591-3525-11
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0857-2018 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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Ongoing Labeling / mix-up Asclemed USA Inc. D-0713-2026

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