PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

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

Reported: August 29, 2012 Initiated: July 12, 2012 #D-1655-2012

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.

Details

Units Affected
231,270 patches
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
Location
Miami, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch, packaged in 30-count patches per box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, FL 33186, By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5553-3.. Recalled by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 231,270 patches.
Why was this product recalled?
Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 29, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1655-2012.