Multi event Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc, originally initiated on 04-16-2021 for the product Estradiol Transdermal System Delivers 0.0375 mg/day, 8 Systems/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-3437-8 The product was recalled due to defective delivery system: out of specification for release rate testing and shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches. as a result, patients could experience patches that do not stick well to the skin.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Enforcement Reports
Recall Number |
Recall Initiation Date |
Report Date |
Recall Classification |
Quantity |
Product Description |
Recall Reason |
Status |
D-0337-2021 | 04-16-2021 | 04-28-2021 | Class II | 10872 cartons | Estradiol Transdermal System Delivers 0.0375 mg/day, 8 Systems/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-3437-8 | Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for release rate testing and shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches. As a result, patients could experience patches that do not stick well to the skin. | Terminated |
D-0336-2021 | 04-16-2021 | 04-28-2021 | Class II | 12060 cartons | Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Delivers 0.075 mg/day, 8 patches/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-6675-8 | Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for release rate testing and shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches. As a result, patients could experience patches that do not stick well to the skin. | Terminated |
Recalled Products
NDC |
Proprietary Name |
Non-Proprietary Name |
Dosage Form |
Route Name |
Company Name |
Product Type |
68968-3410 | Estradiol | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-3425 | Estradiol | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-3437 | Estradiol | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-3450 | Estradiol | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-3475 | Estradiol | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-6610 | Minivelle | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-6625 | Minivelle | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-6637 | Minivelle | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-6650 | Minivelle | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |
68968-6675 | Minivelle | Estradiol | Film, Extended Release | Transdermal | Noven Therapeutics, Llc | Human Prescription Drug |