Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalls Lidocaine Patch 5%, packaged in 30-count cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc., Salt Lake
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalls Lidocaine 5% patches with missing or incorrect lot/expiration dates on individual pouches. This labeling issue may lead to incorrect medication use. Consumers should check their patches for the lot and expiration date.
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Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp date on the individual transdermal pouches but not in the carton.
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What happened, in plain English
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Lidocaine 5% patches sold in 30-count cartons because the individual transdermal pouches may have missing or incorrect lot and expiration dates. This labeling error could lead to incorrect medication use if the patch is used without knowing its expiration date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36932-teva-lidocaine-patches-missing-lot-exp-dates-on-individual-pouches.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36932-teva-lidocaine-patches-missing-lot-exp-dates-on-individual-pouches · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1492-2020
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“Teva Lidocaine Patches: Missing Lot/Exp Dates on Individual Pouches.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36932-teva-lidocaine-patches-missing-lot-exp-dates-on-individual-pouches. Based on FDA recall #D-1492-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1492-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The individual transdermal pouches may have missing or incorrect lot and expiration dates. This labeling issue could lead to incorrect medication use if the patch is used without knowing its expiration date, potentially causing ineffective treatment or unnecessary risks.
Who’s affected
People who have purchased Lidocaine 5% patches in 30-count cartons from pharmacies or doctors. Those using the patches for pain relief are most at risk if they cannot verify the lot and expiration dates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the individual transdermal pouches for the lot number and expiration date. The patches were manufactured by Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT, with carton lot # 1383513B and patch lot # 1383513, expiring 03/2022.
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What to do — step by step
Check Pouch Labels
Look for the lot number and expiration date on the individual transdermal pouches. If missing or incorrect, stop using the patch.
Questions people ask
Why is this patch being recalled?
The individual transdermal pouches may have missing or incorrect lot and expiration dates, which could lead to incorrect medication use.
How can I tell if I have the recalled patches?
Check the individual transdermal pouches for the lot number and expiration date. The patches were manufactured by Actavis Laboratories UT, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT, with carton lot # 1383513B and patch lot # 1383513, expiring 03/2022.
What should I do if I have the recalled patches?
Check the pouch labels for the lot and expiration date. If missing or incorrect, stop using the patch and contact your pharmacist or doctor for guidance.
Contact Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
We’ve drafted a message you can send Teva Pharmaceuticals USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1492-2020 — Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Hello, I own a Teva Pharmaceuticals USA that is covered by recall D-1492-2020 from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. 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.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1492-2020 (July 14, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1492-2020 to see it in context.
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