Multi-event February 2014 FDA Recall Daytrana by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on February 13, 2014 for the product Daytrana. The FDA reported the reason for recall as defective delivery system. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Reported Recall Events

Recall Number: D-1171-2014

Reason for Recall
Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification (OOS) results for the z-statistic value, which relates to the patients and caregiver ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration, were obtained.
Initiated
02-13-2014
Reported
03-26-2014
Quantity
187,860 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.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2mg/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# 69618, Exp. 09/14

Recall Number: D-1172-2014

Reason for Recall
Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification (OOS) results for the z-statistic value, which relates to the patients and caregiver ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration, were obtained.
Initiated
02-13-2014
Reported
03-26-2014
Quantity
117,600 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.
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3mg/hr), 1patch 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# 70132, Exp. 09/14