The Recall Desk

Hazard

Defective Delivery System recalls

80 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
80
Critical
1
Severe
12
Most recent
2026-02-18

Of the 80 defective delivery system recalls we have scored against our rubric, 1 (1%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 12 (15%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all defective delivery system recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

1–25 of 80

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0340-2026·2026-02-18

    Cetrorelix injection kits recalled over missing or duplicated needles inside

    Meitheal Pharmaceuticals is recalling 16,477 Cetrorelix Acetate for Injection kits over a defective delivery system, with needles either missing from or duplicated within the kit.

    Product
    CETRORELIX ACETATE — CETRORELIX ACETATE (CETRORELIX ACETATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0253-2025·2025-03-12

    Lorazepam Oral Syringes Recalled Due to Defective Delivery System Causing Leakage

    Safecor Health, LLC is recalling Lorazepam 0.5 mg oral syringes nationwide due to a defective delivery system that causes leakage after repackaging.

    Product
    Lorazepam 0.5 mg per 0.25 mL Oral Syringe, Delivers: 0.25 mL, Oral Concentrate, Rx Only, Refrigerate, Mfg by: PAI, Pkg by: Safecor Health, LLC, Columbus, OH 43204, NDC: a) 00054353244, b) 00121077001, c) 65162068784.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0113-2025·2024-12-18

    Varithena Administration Pack Recalled Due to Incorrect Syringe Connector Type

    Biocompatibles is recalling 432 Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam) Administration Packs due to incorrect syringe connectors. The packs contain luer lock syringes instead of the required luer slip connection syringes.

    Product
    Varithena (polidocanol injectable foam) Administration Pack, Contains: 3 silicone-free syringes, 2 compression pads, 1 Varithena Transfer Unit, 1 manometer tubing, Rx Only, Distributed by Biocompatibles Inc., a BTG International Group company. CN01114.3
    Category
    Medical Device
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0473-2023·2023-03-29

    Daytrana Methylphenidate Transdermal Patches Recalled for Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals recalls Daytrana (methylphenidate) 30 mg transdermal patches nationwide due to defective delivery system components that fail shear specifications. Patients should contact their healthcare provider regarding medication alternatives.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0071-2023·2022-12-07

    Daytrana transdermal methylphenidate patches recalled for adhesive defect

    Noven Pharmaceuticals recalls 3,977 boxes of Daytrana methylphenidate transdermal patches nationwide due to defective adhesive properties in lot 91316. Affected patches may fail to adhere properly or deliver medication inconsistently.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1335-2022·2022-08-24

    Drug Recall: Incorrect Syringe in ZYNRELEF Anesthetic Delivery Kits

    Heron Therapeutics is recalling 1,790 kits of ZYNRELEF (bupivacaine and meloxicam) distributed nationwide because one lot contains an incorrect syringe in the delivery system. No illnesses or injuries have been reported.

    Product
    ZYNRELEF — ZYNRELEF (BUPIVACAINE AND MELOXICAM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0372-2022·2022-01-19

    Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray Recalled for Defective Delivery System

    Padagis US LLC is recalling Nitroglycerin Lingual Spray due to a defective delivery system that may prevent proper medication administration. The recall affects 11,868 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    NITROGLYCERIN LINGUAL — NITROGLYCERIN LINGUAL (NITROGLYCERIN)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0393-2021·2021-06-02

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because customer complaints regarding ripped patches and adhesive issues exceeded action limits.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0394-2021·2021-06-02

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Methylphenidate Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because customer complaints regarding ripped patches and adhesive transfer exceeded action limits.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0296-2021·2021-03-10

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because the delivery system is out of specification for mechanical peel.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0295-2021·2021-03-10

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling 786,900 Daytrana (methylphenidate) patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0293-2021·2021-03-10

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling 473,280 Daytrana (methylphenidate) patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1044-2020·2020-03-25

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel and shear specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1042-2020·2020-03-25

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel and shear specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1043-2020·2020-03-25

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel and shear specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1045-2020·2020-03-25

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Therapeutics is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because the delivery system failed mechanical peel and shear specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0623-2020·2019-12-25

    Apothecus Recalls VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam Due to Canister Leakage

    Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam cans and case packs because the canister units exhibit propellant leakage, rendering the product unusable.

    Product
    VCF Vaginal Contraceptive Foam, a) can, 13 applications per can, Net wt. 0.6 oz (17g). NDC 52925-312-14, b) case pack with 36 cans in a nested container. Net wt 0.6 oz (17g) per can. NDC 52925-312-06, Distributed By: Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corp. Oyster Bay, NY 11771.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide