Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Fentanyl Transdermal System Recalled by Actavis Due to Subpotent; some patches may not contain fentanyl gel

Date: July 11, 2012
Company: Actavis
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Actavis directly.

Affected Products

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.

Quantity: 98,088 cartons (5 pouches per carton)

Why Was This Recalled?

Subpotent; some patches may not contain fentanyl gel

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Actavis

Actavis has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report