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notyard
08-22-2009, 01:09 PM
FDA class II recall:

PRODUCT
Fentanyl Transdermal System, 100 mcg/hr, Rx only, Packaged as 5 foil pouches per carton, 3214-54, Carton NDC 0591-3214-72, Recall # D-1891-2009
CODE
Lot # 145287A
RECALLING FIRM/MANUFACTURER
Recalling Firm: Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Corona, CA, by letter on August 10, 2009. Manufacturer: Watson Pharmaceuticals, Salt Lake City, UT. Firm initiated recall is ongoing.
REASON
Possibility for leakage of Fentanyl gel from transdermal patches.
VOLUME OF PRODUCT IN COMMERCE
87,500 cartons
DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide