Noven Therapeutics, LLC recalls Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) patches, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 30-count box, Rx only,
Noven Therapeutics recalls Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal patches) due to defective delivery system causing incorrect dosing. 30-count boxes with specific NDC numbers are affected.
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What happened, in plain English
Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana patches that deliver 20 mg over 9 hours. The patches have a defective delivery system that may cause incorrect dosing, which could lead to improper medication levels. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37349-noven-daytrana-patches-recalled-defective-delivery-system-risks-incorrect-dosing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37349-noven-daytrana-patches-recalled-defective-delivery-system-risks-incorrect-dosing · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1044-2020
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“Noven Daytrana patches recalled: Defective delivery system risks incorrect dosing.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37349-noven-daytrana-patches-recalled-defective-delivery-system-risks-incorrect-dosing. Based on FDA recall #D-1044-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1044-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The patches have a defective delivery system that may not release medication at the correct rate. This could result in incorrect dosing, meaning the medication might not work as intended or could cause side effects.
Who’s affected
People prescribed Daytrana patches by a doctor who have the specific 30-count boxes with NDC 68968-5554-3. Those most at risk are individuals using the patches for ADHD treatment.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Daytrana patches in 30-count boxes with NDC 68968-5554-3. The boxes were manufactured with lot numbers 86081 (expiring April 2020) or 86196 (expiring June 2020).
- Brand
Noven Therapeutics- Category
Drug
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
U.S.A. Nationwide- NDC
68968-5552-3, 68968-5553-3, 68968-5554-3, 68968-5555-3
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-1042-2020 | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) patches, Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr), 30-count box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5552-3; Lot#: 86280, Exp 06/2020 | 9513 boxes |
| D-1043-2020 | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) patches, Delivers 15 mg over 9 hours (1.6 mg/hr), 30-count box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5553-3; Lot#: 85942, Exp 03/2020; 86281, Exp 06/2020 | 13761 boxes |
| D-1044-2020 | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) patches, Delivers 20 mg over 9 hours (2.2 mg/hr), 30-count box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5554-3; Lo#t: 86081, Exp 04/2020; 86196, Exp 06/2020 | 11093 boxes |
| D-1045-2020 | Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) patches, Delivers 30 mg over 9 hours (3.3 mg/hr), 30-count box, Rx only, Manufactured for Noven Therapeutics, LLC. Miami, FL 33186, NDC 68968-5555-3; Lot#: 86083, Exp 05/2020; 86282, Exp 06/2020 | 7469 boxes |
What to do — step by step
Check Your Patches
Look for Daytrana patches in 30-count boxes with NDC 68968-5554-3 and lot numbers 86081 or 86196.
Questions people ask
Are Daytrana patches safe to use?
The recall is for defective delivery systems that may cause incorrect dosing. If you have the specific NDC numbers, you should check with your doctor.
How do I know if I have the recalled Daytrana patches?
Check for 30-count boxes with NDC 68968-5554-3 and lot numbers 86081 (expiring April 2020) or 86196 (expiring June 2020).
What should I do if I have the recalled patches?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your doctor to discuss whether you should stop using the patches.
Contact Noven Therapeutics
We’ve drafted a message you can send Noven Therapeutics to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1044-2020 — Noven Therapeutics Noven Therapeutics Hello, I own a Noven Therapeutics that is covered by recall D-1044-2020 from Noven Therapeutics. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1044-2020 (March 2, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1044-2020 to see it in context.
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