CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 2 Jun 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) recalled
Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 May 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0393-2021
- FDA event ID
- 87980
- Recalling firm
- Noven Pharmaceuticals, Miami, FL
- Brand
- Daytrana
- Manufacturer
- Noven Therapeutics, LLC
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 20 May 2021
- FDA classified
- 24 May 2021
- Reported
- 2 Jun 2021
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Drug class
- ADHD Medication
Timeline
| 20 May 2021 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 May 2021 | Classified by FDA | +4 days |
| 2 Jun 2021 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Defective Delivery System: The number of customer complaints for ripping patches and tight release/adhesive transfer have exceeded the action limits.
Product as listed by the FDA
Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system), Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), 30 Patches (NDC 68968-5552-1) per box (NDC 68968-5552-3), Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC., Miami, FL 33186; By Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Miami, FL 33186.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Defective Delivery System: The number of customer complaints for ripping patches and tight release/adhesive transfer have exceeded the action limits.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: 88528 Exp. 09/2021
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in the USA
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 87980| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Other | Nationwide |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Xelstrym (dextroamphetamine) transdermal system recalledXelstrym | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 20mg recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 15 mg recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 10mg recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 30 mg recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
Other Methylphenidate recalls
All 54| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylphenidate Hydrochloride, Extended-release Tablets, USP, 36mg recalledMethylphenidate Hydrochloride | Trigen Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Methylphenidate Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 20mg recalledMethylphenidate Hydrochloride | SUN Pharmaceutical Industries | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 20mg recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 15 mg recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) CII, 10mg recalledDaytrana | Noven Pharmaceuticals | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |