Minivelle recall
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.
Why was Minivelle recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot #: 81391, 81638 Exp. 10/18
- 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.
- Recalling firm
- Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Quantity
- 61960 boxes
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA.
- Recall date
- May 16, 2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)