FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1438-2016

Product

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Transdermal Patch, 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured by Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186; By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5553-3.

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 #: 77303, Exp 06/16

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification (OOS) results for the mechanical peel force (MPF) and z-statistic value which relates to the patients and caregiver ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
7850 boxes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-12-21
FDA classified
2016-07-14
Posted by FDA
2016-07-20
Terminated
2019-03-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1438-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.