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Drug Recall

FDA Drug Recall: Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patc...

  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • June 20, 2012
  • ID: D-1374-2012

Drug Enforcement Report Details

Recall Number D-1374-2012
Recalling Firm Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Classification Class II
Voluntary / Mandated Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
Status Terminated
Product Description

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.

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.

Code Information

Lot #: 43783, Exp 01/12


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