FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0923-2017

Product

Minivelle (estradiol Transdermal System) 0.1 mg per day, pack of 8 systems per carton, Rx only, Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, Florida 33186. NDC: 68968-6610-8

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 #:: 78618, Exp. 05/2017

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for peel force from the release liner specification during stability testing at 18M 25C/60%RH.

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
14434 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-04-27
FDA classified
2017-06-23
Posted by FDA
2017-07-05
Terminated
2019-03-11
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0923-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.