Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
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.
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.
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Reason Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
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