FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0485-2015

Product

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.05 mg/day, 8-count box, Rx only, Manufactured by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida 33186, Distributed by Noven Pharmaceuticals, LLC, Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-6650-8

Brand name
Minivelle
Generic name
Estradiol
Active ingredient
Estradiol
Route
Transdermal
NDCs
68968-6610, 68968-6625, 68968-6637, 68968-6650, 68968-6675
FDA application
NDA203752
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 76476; Exp 07/16

Why it was recalled

Temperature Abuse: Prolonged exposure to temperatures outside of labeled storage conditions.

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
720 transdermal patches
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-02-25
FDA classified
2015-04-13
Posted by FDA
2015-04-22
Terminated
2019-02-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0485-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.