FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0008-2016

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

Brand name
Daytrana
Generic name
Methylphenidate
Active ingredient
Methylphenidate
Route
Transdermal
NDCs
68968-5552, 68968-5553, 68968-5554, 68968-5555
FDA application
NDA021514
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 75983, Expiry: 11/15

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for z-statistic related to mechanical peel force.

Recalling firm

Firm
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
11960 SW 144th St, N/A, Miami, Florida 33186-6109

Distribution

Quantity
125,250 Patches
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-07-27
FDA classified
2015-10-06
Posted by FDA
2015-10-14
Terminated
2019-03-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0008-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Daytrana · FDA Drug Recalls