US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Apr 27, 2017 (9 years ago)

Minivelle (estradiol Transdermal System) 0.1 mg per day, pack of 8 systems per carton, Rx…

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.

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

Recalling firm
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
FL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0923-2017

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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