FDA recall record

Sandoz Estarylla recall — FDA D-805-2013

Contraceptive Tablets out of Sequence: A placebo tablet was found in a row of active tablets.

Class IIclassification
D-805-2013official record ID
Jul 24, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-805-2013
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmSandoz Inc.
Report dateJul 24, 2013
Recall initiation dateJun 21, 2013
Quantity10,848 cartons
LocationBroomfield, CO, United States

Official product description

Estarylla (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets. USP, 0.25mg/0.035mg, 3X28 tablets per carton. Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A. Spain for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-4058-15

Why the product was recalled

Contraceptive Tablets out of Sequence: A placebo tablet was found in a row of active tablets.

Distribution information

Distributed to one consignee in Indiana. No foreign, government, VA, or military consignees.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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