Class II · Moderate risk
Alyacen 7/7/7
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Minivelle (estradiol Transdermal System)
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Defective Delivery System: Out of specification for peel force from the release liner specification during stability testing at 18M 25C/60%RH.
Cause type: Packaging defect
Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.
What was recalled
Minivelle (estradiol Transdermal System) 0.1 mg per day, pack of 8 systems per carton, Rx only, Dist. by: Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, Florida 33186. NDC: 68968-6610-8
Affected NDC
68968-6610-08
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Drug: Estradiol
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minivelle estradiol NDC 68968-6610 |
.1 mg/d | Film, Extended Release Transdermal |
Noven Therapeutics, LLC | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- Origin
- FL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0923-2017 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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