Drug recall D-0862-2018

Class II Terminated reported May 16, 2018

Product

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.1 mg/day, 1 System per pouch (NDC 68968-6610-1), packaged in 8 pouches per box (NDC 68968-6610-8), Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida 33186; Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, Florida 33186.

Reason for recall

Defective Delivery System: no longer meets the specification for 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 #: 81391, 81638 Exp. 10/18

Recall details

Recalling firm
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL
Quantity
61960 boxes
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA.
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 4, 2018
Terminated
June 4, 2020

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