Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Transdermal Patch, 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), packaged in 30-count p…

Recall date

December 21, 2015

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

D-1440-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nationwide

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.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Transdermal Patch, 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 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 68968-5555-3.