Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc, originally initiated on 11-07-2025 for the product Carton label: Testosterone Gel 1%, 2.5 grams per unit dose, CIII, 30 unit-dose packets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-3216-30. Packet label: Testosterone Gel 1%, contains 2.5 grams, For topical use only, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054,NDC: 0591-3216-17. The product was recalled due to defective container - a defect in the side-seal which allows leakage of product.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
97944 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-0198-2026 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Classification |
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified". |
| Distribution Pattern |
U.S. Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included. |
| Product Description |
Carton label: Testosterone Gel 1%, 2.5 grams per unit dose, CIII, 30 unit-dose packets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, Inc, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-3216-30. Packet label: Testosterone Gel 1%, contains 2.5 grams, For topical use only, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054,NDC: 0591-3216-17. |
| Reason For Recall |
Defective Container - A defect in the side-seal which allows leakage of product. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
15,944 cartons Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall. |
| Voluntary Mandated |
Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order. |
| Report Date |
12-10-2025 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
11-07-2025 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall. |
| Initial Firm Notification |
Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall. |
| Product Type |
Drugs |
| Recalling Firm |
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc |
| Code Info |
Lot #100068692, Exp.: 04/30/2027 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling. |
| Recalled NDC Packages |
0591-2921-18; 0591-2921-02; 0591-3216-17; 0591-3216-30; 0591-3217-26; 0591-3217-30 |
| Status |
Ongoing |
Recalled Products
