PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

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.

Reported: June 12, 2013 Initiated: February 19, 2013 #D-577-2013

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Novartis Consumer Health
Units Affected
a) 1,043,926 (20-gm) tubes and b) 3,385,481 (100-gm) tubes
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico, and Panama. Military distribution made.
Location
Lincoln, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Novartis Consumer Health. Units affected: a) 1,043,926 (20-gm) tubes and b) 3,385,481 (100-gm) tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 12, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-577-2013.