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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 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 68968-5552-3.

Reported: May 8, 2013 Initiated: January 31, 2013 #D-312-2013

Product Description

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 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 68968-5552-3.

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Units Affected
335,910 patches
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
Location
Miami, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 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 68968-5552-3.. Recalled by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Units affected: 335,910 patches.
Why was this product recalled?
Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification (OOS) results for the z-statistic value, which relates to the patients and caregiver ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration, were obtained.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 8, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-312-2013.