Daytrana — Class II drug recall D-1653-2012
Terminated recall by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., reported 2012-08-29, distributed nationwide. Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or
| Recall number | D-1653-2012 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-07-12 |
| Classified | 2012-08-17 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-08-29 |
| Terminated | 2014-08-04 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 177,900 patches |
| Reason classes | specification failure |
| NDC | 68968-5552, 68968-5552-03, 68968-5553, 68968-5553-03, 68968-5554, 68968-5554-03, 68968-5555, 68968-5555-03 |
| Lot numbers | 12/12, 55302 |
Product
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, 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.
Machine access
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