Key Takeaway
Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.0375 mg/day, 1 System per pouch (NDC 68968-6637-1), packaged in 8 pouches per box (NDC 68968-6637-8), Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, F by Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on May 4, 2018. The hazard: Defective Delivery System: no longer meets the specification for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches. As...
Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.0375 mg/day, 1 System per pouch (NDC 68968-6637-1), packaged in 8 pouches per box (NDC 68968-6637-8), Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, F
Description
Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.0375 mg/day, 1 System per pouch (NDC 68968-6637-1), packaged in 8 pouches per box (NDC 68968-6637-8), Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, Florida 33186; Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC, Miami, Florida 33186.
Hazard / Reason
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.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) 0.0375 mg/day, 1 System per pouch (NDC 68968-6637-1), packaged in 8 pouches per box (NDC 68968-6637-8), Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, F
DrugsCompany Information
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Miami, FL, United States
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Nationwide in the USA.
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