Key Takeaway

FENTANYL Transdermal System, 12 mcg/h, five (12 mcg/h) systems per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058; Manufactured by: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, St. Paul, MN 55107 by Alvogen, Inc was recalled on April 19, 2019. The hazard: Product Mix-Up: Customer complaint that their carton labeled as Fentanyl Transdermal Systems, 12 mcg/h contained five patches labeled and containing 5...

FDA Drug Class I Terminated

FENTANYL Transdermal System, 12 mcg/h, five (12 mcg/h) systems per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058; Manufactured by: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, St. Paul, MN 55107

Recalled: April 19, 2019 ~119,608 cartons units affected D-1277-2019

Description

FENTANYL Transdermal System, 12 mcg/h, five (12 mcg/h) systems per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058; Manufactured by: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, St. Paul, MN 55107, NDC 47781-423-47.

Hazard / Reason

Product Mix-Up: Customer complaint that their carton labeled as Fentanyl Transdermal Systems, 12 mcg/h contained five patches labeled and containing 50 mcg/h.

Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.

Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.

Products Affected

FENTANYL Transdermal System, 12 mcg/h, five (12 mcg/h) systems per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Alvogen, Inc., Pine Brook, NJ 07058; Manufactured by: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, St. Paul, MN 55107

Drugs

Company Information

Alvogen, Inc

Pine Brook, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

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