July 2015 FDA Recall Daytrana by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
D-0008-2016 - Defective Delivery System

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on July 27, 2015 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.

Recall Number: D-0008-2016

Reason for Recall
Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for z-statistic related to mechanical peel force.
Initiated
07-27-2015
Reported
10-14-2015
Quantity
125,250 Patches

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
72174
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
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.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
US Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
03-20-2019
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), 30 mg over 9 Hour Patches (3.3 mg/hr), 30 Ct Carton, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Noven Therapies, LLC., Miami, FL 33186, by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186. NDC: 68968-5555-3

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# : 75983, Expiry: 11/15

Affected Packages Involved in this Recall

68968-5552-3 Daytrana
68968-5553-3 Daytrana
68968-5554-3 Daytrana
68968-5555-3 Daytrana