PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches Delivers 0.1 mg/day, a) 2 count and b) 8 count boxes, Rx only, , Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. By: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, Florida 33186 --- NDC 68968-6610-8

Reported: October 3, 2018 Initiated: September 7, 2018 #D-1207-2018

Product Description

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches Delivers 0.1 mg/day, a) 2 count and b) 8 count boxes, Rx only, , Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. By: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, Florida 33186 --- NDC 68968-6610-8

Reason for Recall

Defective Delivery System: out of specification results for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches.

Details

Units Affected
213714 boxes of 8 patches and 15927 boxes of 2 patches
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Miami, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches Delivers 0.1 mg/day, a) 2 count and b) 8 count boxes, Rx only, , Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. By: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, Florida 33186 --- NDC 68968-6610-8. Recalled by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 213714 boxes of 8 patches and 15927 boxes of 2 patches.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Delivery System: out of specification results for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 3, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1207-2018.