FDA recall record

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Kaitlib Fe norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets recall — FDA D-1565-2019

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Kaitlib Fe Tablets has an out of specification result observed in long term stability study.

Class IIclassification
D-1565-2019official record ID
Aug 7, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-1565-2019
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmLupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Report dateAug 7, 2019
Recall initiation dateJul 2, 2019
Quantity12938 units
LocationBaltimore, MD, United States

Official product description

Kaitlib Fe norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets (0.8 mg/0.025 mg) and Ferrous Fumarate, Chewable Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD - 21202 Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pathampur -454775 India. NDC 68180-903-11 (wallet of 28 tablets) NDC 68180-903-13 (carton of 3 wallets)

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Kaitlib Fe Tablets has an out of specification result observed in long term stability study.

Distribution information

Nationwide in the USA

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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