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Class III Recall

Clonidine Transdermal System, USP 0.1 mg/day, 4 patches per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, UT I

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Summary

The FDA issued a Class III for Clonidine Transdermal System, USP 0.1 mg/day, 4 patches per carton, Rx only, Man by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.

Details

Source

Drug Recall

External ID

D-0235-2022

Action Date

2021-11-24

Status

Terminated

Category

drug

Product Description

Clonidine Transdermal System, USP 0.1 mg/day, 4 patches per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, UT Inc., Salt Lake City, UT, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ NDC 0591-3508-04

Lot/Code Info: Lot# 1369117B, exp. date 11/2021

Quantity Affected: 64,978 patches

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2021-10-28

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.

This was one of 178 drug recalls issued in the same week, part of 267 drug-related FDA actions this month.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA has 38 FDA actions in our database, including 38 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class III recall?

A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Teva Pharmaceuticals USA) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Teva Pharmaceuticals USA have FDA actions?

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA has 38 FDA actions in our database, including 38 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "D-0235-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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