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Based on the official records currently available to Public Health Trace, no recalls naming Actavis are currently shown as ongoing. The 3 records below are historical recall records.
Public Health Trace has 3 recalls naming Actavis as the recalling firm, republished from official FDA and USDA sources.
Recall history - 3 terminated records
Recalls by year
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FDA RecallTerminatedTerminated: September 5, 2014Historical recordClass III
Gelnique (oxybutynin chloride) Gel 10%, 100 mg in 1 g sachet, for topical use only. Physician sample in clamshell container with seven heat-sealed sachets. Rx Only. Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc, Corona, CA, 92890. NDC: 52544-084-77.
by Actavis
Reason
Subpotent Drug: Drug potency was compromised during shipment.
FDA RecallTerminatedTerminated: April 9, 2014Historical recordClass III
Fentanyl Transdermal System, 50 mcg/h, 1 system per pouch (NDC 0591-3212-54), packaged in 5-count systems per box (NDC 0591-3212-72), Rx only, Manufactured by Watson Laboratories, Inc, Corona, CA, 92880 USA; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc.
FDA RecallTerminatedTerminated: April 10, 2013Historical recordClass II
Fentanyl Transdermal System, 100 mcg/h, each transdermal system contains: 10 mg fentanyl and 0.4 mL alcohol USP, Rx only, supplied in single pouches (NDC 0591-3214-54 (pouch)), 5 pouches per carton (NDC 0591-3214-72 (Carton)), Manufactured by Watson laboratories Inc., Corona, CA, Distributed by: Watson, Pharma Inc.
by Actavis
Reason
Subpotent; some patches may not contain fentanyl gel
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