Multi-event July 2012 FDA Recall Daytrana by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on July 12, 2012 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-1655-2012

Reason for Recall
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.
Initiated
07-12-2012
Reported
08-29-2012
Quantity
231,270 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
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5553-3.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 53823, Exp 08/12

Recall Number: D-1654-2012

Reason for Recall
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.
Initiated
07-12-2012
Reported
08-29-2012
Quantity
121,530 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
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186; NDC 68968-5555-3.

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# 56506, Exp 12/12

Recall Number: D-1653-2012

Reason for Recall
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.
Initiated
07-12-2012
Reported
08-29-2012
Quantity
177,900 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
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
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, 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# 55302, Exp 12/12