Drug recall D-0336-2021

Class II Terminated reported Apr 28, 2021

Product

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Delivers 0.075 mg/day, 8 patches/box, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC Miami, Florida 33186, NDC 68968-6675-8

Reason for recall

Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for release rate testing and shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches. As a result, patients could experience patches that do not stick well to the skin.

Lots and codes

Lot #: 88584 Exp. 03/2022

Recall details

Recalling firm
Noven Pharmaceuticals Inc, Miami, FL
Quantity
12060 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide within the United States
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
April 16, 2021
Terminated
October 11, 2024

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