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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Transderm Scop (scopolamine) Transdermal System, 1.5 mg, 1 patch per pouch (NDC 66758-208-58), packaged in 4-count patches per carton (NDC 66758-208-54), Rx Only, Manufactured by ALZA Corporation, Vacaville, CA 95688 for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.

Reported: March 1, 2017 Initiated: February 2, 2017 #D-0481-2017

Product Description

Transderm Scop (scopolamine) Transdermal System, 1.5 mg, 1 patch per pouch (NDC 66758-208-58), packaged in 4-count patches per carton (NDC 66758-208-54), Rx Only, Manufactured by ALZA Corporation, Vacaville, CA 95688 for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions:outer carton contains the incorrect instructions for Step 2 stating "Do cut the patch" rather than the correct instructions of "Do not cut the patch". The pouch containing the patch is labeled correctly.

Details

Recalling Firm
Sandoz Inc
Units Affected
157,922 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Transderm Scop (scopolamine) Transdermal System, 1.5 mg, 1 patch per pouch (NDC 66758-208-58), packaged in 4-count patches per carton (NDC 66758-208-54), Rx Only, Manufactured by ALZA Corporation, Vacaville, CA 95688 for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540.. Recalled by Sandoz Inc. Units affected: 157,922 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Incorrect Instructions:outer carton contains the incorrect instructions for Step 2 stating "Do cut the patch" rather than the correct instructions of "Do not cut the patch". The pouch containing the patch is labeled correctly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 1, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0481-2017.