FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0725-2021

Product

Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) 0.05/0.25 mg per day 50/250 Twice Weekly Rx Only a) 2 Systems NDC 68968-0525-2; b) 8 Systems NDC 68968-0525-8, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida 33186, Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics LLC, Miami, Florida 33186

Brand name
Combipatch (estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System)
Generic name
Estradiol/norethindrone Acetate Transdermal System
Active ingredients
Estradiol, Norethindrone Acetate
Route
Transdermal
NDCs
68968-0514, 68968-0525
FDA application
NDA020870
Affected lot / code info
Lots: 88540 Exp. 03/2022; 89118 Exp. 05/2022; 89244 Exp. 07/2022; 89244 (sample lot) Exp. 07/2022

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications; out of specification for shear.

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
70,638 boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-07-30
FDA classified
2021-08-13
Posted by FDA
2021-08-25
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0725-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.