Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Expiration date; The Lot and/or Expiration date on the tube may not be legible in this lot.
Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium topical gel) 1%, for topical use only, RX only, a) Packaged in 20 gm tubes, NDC 63481-684-83 (physician sample product) and b) 100 gm tubes, NDC 63481-684-47 (the 100 g tubes are also packaged 3/100-g tubes/packs (UPC code: 363481684030 NDC code: 6348168403) and 5/100-g tubes/packs (UPC code: 363481684054 NDC code: 6348168405), Marketed by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., Chadds Ford, PA and Manufactured by Novartis Consumer Health, Inc, Parsippany, NJ.
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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