The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0857-2018·Announced 2018-05-30

Teva Recalls Lidocaine Patches Due to Failed Stability Specifications

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Lidocaine Patch 5% products because they failed stability specifications. The recall covers 30,382 patches distributed in the United States.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Lidocaine Patch 5% (700 mg) products. The recall involves 30,382 patches, specifically NDC 0591-3525-11 and NDC 0591-3525-30. The affected products are identified by Carton Lot Number 1147020B and Patch (Envelope) Lot Number 1147020.

The reason for the recall is that the products failed stability specifications. The source text does not provide further details regarding the specific nature of the stability failure or any reported adverse health events.

The affected products were distributed in the United States. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot numbers listed above and discontinue use of the recalled products.

The recalled product

Product
LIDOCAINE (LIDOCAINE)
Brand
LIDOCAINE
Affected units
30,382

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Carton Lot Number:1147020B Patch (Envelope) Lot Number: 1147020

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.