Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1057-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Report date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Quantity | 12,464 cartons |
| Location | Baltimore, MD, United States |
Official product description
Fayosim (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets USP, (0.15 mg/0.02 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (0.01 mg), packaged in 1 Extended-Cycle Wallet of 91 Tablets packed in a pouch(NDC 68180-860-11); one pouch per carton (NDC 68180-860-12), Rx only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) - 454775, INDIA.
Why the product was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed in related substance test (Any Other Individual Impurity and Total impurities) in Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP 0.01mg at 12 month long term stability study.
Distribution information
Nationwide in the USA.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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