Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Defective Container
Diclofenac Sodium Topical Solution USP, 1.5 w/w, 5 fl oz (150 mL) plastic bottles, Rx only, Teligent Pharma, Inc., Buena, New Jersey, 08310, NDC 52565-002-05
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) [slightly lower than the limit] result in viscosity for Diclofenac Sodium Gel, 3%.
Reason Failed PH Specifications
Reason Defective Delivery System
Reason CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc. is discontinuing its stability…
Reason cGMP deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the firm is discontinuing its stability study program.
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