US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 7, 2018 (8 years ago)

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches, Delivers 0.05 mg/day, a) 2 count and 8…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: out of specification results for shear, an attribute related to the adhesive properties of the transdermal patches.

What was recalled

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) Patches, Delivers 0.05 mg/day, a) 2 count and 8 count boxes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Miami, Florida 33186 Dist. By: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, Florida 33186 --- NDC 68968-6650-8

Recalling firm
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
NDC code
68968-6650-8
Origin
FL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1208-2018

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.

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