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Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch , packaged in 30-count pat...

Units Affected
160,800
Recall Date
July 15, 2014
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Product Quality

FDA Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-D-1608-2014.

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.

Corrective Action (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-D-1608-2014.

Recall terminated by FDA.

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  1. Do not stop, change, or discard your prescription on your own.
  2. Call your doctor or pharmacist and ask whether this FDA notice applies to your prescription (have the brand name, dosage, and lot number ready if you can find them).
  3. Follow your clinician's guidance on whether to continue, switch, or return the product.
  4. If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
  5. For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.

Consumer Contact (per FDA)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-D-1608-2014.

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Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Recall FAQ

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the subject of a topical drugs safety report: Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) patch, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2mg/hr), 1 patch per pouch , packaged in 30-count pat.... The notice was published on July 15, 2014 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 160,800 units are potentially affected.