FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0394-2021

Product

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 30 Patches (NDC 68968-5553-1) per box (NDC 68968-5553-3), Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami, FL 33186; By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186.

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: 88530 Exp. 10/2021

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: The number of customer complaints for ripping patches and tight release/adhesive transfer have exceeded the action limits.

Recalling firm

Firm
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc
Manufacturer
Noven Therapeutics, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
11960 Sw 144th St, N/A, Miami, Florida 33186-6109

Distribution

Quantity
6,689 boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-05-20
FDA classified
2021-05-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-02
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0394-2021. 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