FDA recall D-1375-2012

Product

Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal system patch, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch (NDC 54092-552-01), packaged in 30-count patches per box (NDC 54092-552-30), Rx only, Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Wayne, PA 19087; by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186.

Reason for recall

Miscalibrated and/or Defective Delivery System: Out of Specification results for mechanical peel force and/or the z-statistic value which relates to the patient's ability to remove the release liner from the patch adhesive prior to administration.

Distribution

Nationwide and Puerto Rico.

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2011-07-05

Report date

2012-06-20

Termination date

2013-05-23

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Miami, FL, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-1375-2012