Aveva recalls nicotine patches with elevated impurities that could pose risks during use. Learn if your patch is affected and what to do.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Elevated levels of oxidative-related impurities, exceeding shelf-life specifications during stability testing of individual units.
Aveva is recalling nicotine patches that may contain impurities exceeding safety levels. This could pose a risk during normal use, though the exact danger is not specified in the recall.
The patches may contain higher levels of impurities than safe during stability testing. This could lead to potential risks during normal use, though the exact mechanism is not specified in the recall.
People who own or use the Aveva nicotine patches with lot number 56841 (expired 03/2028) are affected. Those using the patches for smoking cessation are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 56841 on the patch box. The product expires March 2028 and is distributed by Rugby Laboratories in Indianapolis.
Look for the lot number 56841 on the box to confirm if your patch is affected.
No, this recall is specific to Aveva nicotine patches with lot number 56841.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Aveva directly for guidance.
The patches expire March 2028, but the recall does not specify a usage duration.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Aveva to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0550-2026 — Aveva Aveva Hello, I own a Aveva that is covered by recall D-0550-2026 from Aveva. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
