Drug recall

Combipatch Transdermal System, (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) 0.05/0.25 mg per day, 3…

FDA recall event 26568 · Class II · Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Key facts

Event ID 26568
Recall numbers D-304-3
Recalling firm Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Product type Drugs
Products Combipatch Transdermal System, (estradiol/norethindrone acetate transdermal system) 0.05/0.25 mg per day, 3 Patient Calendar Packs of 8 Systems, Rx only, Manufactured by: Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc…
Classification Class II
Status Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Subpotency (estradiol/NETA) and Degradation failure (excess primary estradiol degradant)
Initiation date Jul 3, 2003
City Suffern
Country United States
FEI number 2416082

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  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 10–99 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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