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Drug recall · FDA · Published April 9, 2018

Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) Delivers 10 mg over 9 hours (1.1 mg/hr) Contains: 30 Patches Rx Only NDC

Noven Pharmaceuticals recalls Daytrana (methylphenidate transdermal system) due to adhesive issues that could lead to incorrect drug delivery. This medication is prescription-only and contains 30 patches delivering 10 mg over 9 hours.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0627-2018DrugNoven ›
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Recalling firmNoven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.11960 SW 144th St · Miami, FL 33186-6109
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What happened, in plain English

Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana patches because the adhesive may not transfer medication properly. This could lead to incorrect drug levels, which might affect treatment effectiveness for ADHD. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40625-noven-daytrana-patches-defective-adhesive-may-cause-incorrect-drug-delivery.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40625-noven-daytrana-patches-defective-adhesive-may-cause-incorrect-drug-delivery · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0627-2018

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“Noven Daytrana patches: Defective adhesive may cause incorrect drug delivery.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40625-noven-daytrana-patches-defective-adhesive-may-cause-incorrect-drug-delivery. Based on FDA recall #D-0627-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0627-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The adhesive in the Daytrana patches may not transfer medication correctly, leading to inconsistent drug delivery. This could cause the medication to not work as intended, potentially affecting ADHD treatment.

Who’s affected

People prescribed Daytrana for ADHD who have the specific lot number (82237) from the recall batch. Those using the medication as directed are most at risk if the adhesive fails.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the lot number 82237 on the packaging. The product contains 30 patches that deliver 10 mg over 9 hours and is prescription-only.

  • Brand
    Noven
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the lot number 82237 on the packaging to confirm if your Daytrana patches are affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall is due to potential adhesive issues that could affect drug delivery, but the product is safe to use if the adhesive works correctly. The manufacturer has not issued a stop-use order.

How can I get a replacement?

The recall record does not specify a replacement process or contact for affected customers.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall record does not state any specific action steps beyond checking the lot number. Contact Noven Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-567-7857 for further assistance.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Noven to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-0627-2018 — Noven Noven

Hello,

I own a Noven that is covered by recall D-0627-2018 from Noven.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0627-2018 (April 9, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0627-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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