Which lots of the Actavis Fentanyl patch are affected by the recall?
The affected Actavis fentanyl patch products have expiration dates of May through August 2009. Different dosage levels of the affected Actavis fentanyl patch 25, 50, 75, and 100 microgram per hour are included in the Actavis recall. The outside carton containing the Actavis fentanyl patch bears the name of the current maker, Actavis South Atlantic LLS, while some of the patch pouches bear the name of the companys former name, Abrika Pharmaceuticals. All of the recalled Actavis fentanyl patches have been distributed and sold exclusively in the United States. Actavis fentanyl patches sold in Europe are not affected by this recall.