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.

26–50 of 80

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1340-2019·2019-06-19

    Glenmark Recalls Estradiol Vaginal Inserts Due to Defective Plunger

    Glenmark Pharmaceuticals is recalling Estradiol Vaginal Inserts because the plunger delivery system is not functioning properly.

    Product
    ESTRADIOL VAGINAL INSERTS — ESTRADIOL VAGINAL INSERTS (ESTRADIOL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1271-2019·2019-05-08

    AmEx Pharmacy Recalls Bevacizumab Syringes Due to Defective Delivery System

    AmEx Pharmacy is recalling 249 syringes of Bevacizumab intravitreal injection because the delivery system is difficult to express.

    Product
    BEVACIZUMAB 1.25 mg/0.05 mL 31G MJ syringe Intravitreal Injection. This biologic product was repackaged by AmEx Pharmacy 1515 Elizabeth St. Suite J Melbourne, FL 32901 Lot:190212AB BUD:5/13/2019, Repackaged on 2/12/2019
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0097-2019·2018-10-31

    Teva Recalls Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets Due to Missing Laser Drilling

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 3,785 bottles of Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 9 mg because some tablets may be missing laser drilling, which could affect drug release.

    Product
    Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 9 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3695-30) , b) 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-3695-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0098-2019·2018-10-31

    Teva Recalls Fortamet Extended-Release Tablets Due to Defective Delivery System

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific lots of Fortamet (metformin HCl) extended-release tablets because some may lack laser drilling, potentially affecting drug release.

    Product
    Fortamet (metformin HCl) extended release tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Shionogi Inc., Florham Park, NJ 07932, NDC 59630-575-60
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0099-2019·2018-10-31

    Teva Recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets Due to Defective Delivery System

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 3,397 bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, 500 mg, because some tablets may be missing laser drilling, which could affect drug release.

    Product
    Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, 500 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories, FL Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 00591-2411-01
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0102-2019·2018-10-31

    Teva Recalls Pioglitazone and Metformin Tablets Due to Defective Delivery System

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific lots of Pioglitazone and Metformin tablets because some may lack laser drilling, potentially affecting drug release.

    Product
    PIO&METFORMIN 15/1000 mg Tab 1 (Pioglitazone and Metformin XT) tablets, Takeda Brand Name: Actoplus Met XR (Pioglitazone and metformin HCl extended -release) tablets, 15 mg/1000 mg, packaged in a fiber drum, Application Holder Takeda Pharmaceuticals, U.S.A. Inc. One Takeda Parkwa
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0096-2019·2018-10-31

    Teva Recalls Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets Due to Defective Delivery System

    Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 27,816 bottles of Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 3 mg because some tablets may be missing laser drilling, which could affect drug release.

    Product
    Paliperidone Extended Release Tablets 3 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottle(NDC 0591-3693-30), b) 90-count bottle (NDC-0591-3693-19), Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0100-2019·2018-10-31

    Teva Recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets Due to Defective Delivery System

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 82,291 bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg because some tablets may be missing laser drilling, which could affect drug release.

    Product
    Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 , NDC 00591-2720-60
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0101-2019·2018-10-31

    Teva Recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets Due to Defective Delivery System

    Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific lots of Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg because some tablets may be missing laser drilling, which could affect drug release.

    Product
    Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 , NDC 00591-2412-19
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    0 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0026-2019·2018-10-17

    Takeda Recalls Actoplus met XR Tablets Due to Defective Delivery System

    Takeda is recalling Actoplus met XR tablets because the laser-drilled holes on the metformin core may be missing, potentially affecting drug delivery.

    Product
    Actoplus met XR (pioglitazone and metformin HCl, extended-release) tablets, 15 mg/1000 mg, Rx Only, 30 tablet bottle, Distributed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC: 64764-510-30
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    9 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0608-2018·2018-04-04

    Paddock Recalls Evamist Estradiol Spray Due to Vial Cracks

    Paddock Laboratories is recalling 52,596 bottles of Evamist (estradiol) transdermal spray because cracks in the vial neck may cause product evaporation, leaking, or dispensing failure.

    Product
    EVAMIST — EVAMIST (ESTRADIOL)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0120-2018·2017-12-27

    Amneal Recalls Lorazepam Oral Concentrate Due to Defective Dropper Markings

    Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling Lorazepam Oral Concentrate because dropper measurement markings may be reversed, shifted, or missing, which could lead to dosing errors.

    Product
    LORAZEPAM — LORAZEPAM (LORAZEPAM)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1169-2017·2017-09-27

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling 321,900 Daytrana patches because the delivery system no longer meets release liner removal specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0448-2017·2017-02-01

    Roxane Recalls Azelastine Nasal Spray Due to Defective Delivery System

    Roxane Laboratories is recalling 74,108 bottles of Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Spray because the delivery system failed droplet size testing.

    Product
    Azelastine Hydrochloride Nasal Solution (Nasal Spray), 0.1% (137 mcg per spray), packaged in 30 mL bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC 0054-0293-99
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0428-2017·2017-01-18

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling 1,068,600 Daytrana transdermal patches nationwide because the delivery system failed mechanical peel force specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0430-2017·2017-01-18

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because the delivery system failed to meet mechanical peel force specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0429-2017·2017-01-18

    Noven Recalls Daytrana Patches Due to Defective Delivery System

    Noven Pharmaceuticals is recalling Daytrana (methylphenidate) transdermal patches because the delivery system failed to meet mechanical specifications.

    Product
    DAYTRANA — DAYTRANA (METHYLPHENIDATE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide