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Drug Recall

FDA Drug Recall: Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 1 patc...

  • U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • June 20, 2012
  • ID: D-1372-2012

Drug Enforcement Report Details

Recall NumberD-1372-2012
Recalling FirmNoven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ClassificationClass II
Voluntary / MandatedVoluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution PatternNationwide and Puerto Rico.
StatusTerminated
Product Description

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, labeled as a) Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087 by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186; NDC 54092-554-30; b) Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186; NDC 68968-5554-3.

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 #'s: a) 49203, Exp 10/12; b) 50265, Exp 01/13


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