Multi-event July 2011 FDA Recall Daytrana by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on July 5, 2011 for the product Daytrana. The FDA reported the reason for recall as miscalibrated and/or defective delivery system. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1373-2012
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
07-05-2011
06-20-2012
242,100 patches
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
05-23-2013
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-555-01), packaged in 30-count patches per box (NDC 54092-555-30), Rx only, Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087 by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 43008, Exp 01/12; 48591, Exp 10/12
Recall Number: D-1374-2012
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
07-05-2011
06-20-2012
244,320 patches
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
05-23-2013
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-553-01), packaged in 30-count patches per box (NDC 54092-553-30), Rx only, Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087; by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 43783, Exp 01/12
Recall Number: D-1375-2012
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
07-05-2011
06-20-2012
335,190 patches
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
05-23-2013
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-552-01), packaged in 30-count patches per box (NDC 54092-552-30), Rx only, Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087; by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 41843, Exp 11/11
Recall Number: D-1372-2012
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
07-05-2011
06-20-2012
357,510 patches
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
05-23-2013
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, labeled as a) Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087 by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186; NDC 54092-554-30; b) Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186; NDC 68968-5554-3.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# 's: a) 49203, Exp 10/12; b) 50265, Exp 01/13
