Key Takeaway

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62%, 88 gm metered-dose pump, 20.25 mg of testosterone per pump actuation, 60 metered pump actuations, Rx Only, Marketed by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064 USA. N by AbbVie Inc. was recalled on September 8, 2017. The hazard: Temperature Abuse: Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of labeled storage conditions.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62%, 88 gm metered-dose pump, 20.25 mg of testosterone per pump actuation, 60 metered pump actuations, Rx Only, Marketed by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064 USA. N

Recalled: September 8, 2017 ~520 pumps units affected D-0033-2018

Description

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62%, 88 gm metered-dose pump, 20.25 mg of testosterone per pump actuation, 60 metered pump actuations, Rx Only, Marketed by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064 USA. NDC: 0051-8462-33

Hazard / Reason

Temperature Abuse: Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of labeled storage conditions.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

AndroGel (testosterone gel) 1.62%, 88 gm metered-dose pump, 20.25 mg of testosterone per pump actuation, 60 metered pump actuations, Rx Only, Marketed by: AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064 USA. N

Drugs

Company Information

AbbVie Inc.

North Chicago, IL, United States

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Distribution

AZ

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