Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-681-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Quantity | 148,785 blister packs |
| Location | Sellersville, PA, United States |
Official product description
Lessina(R) (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr Laboratories Inc., Pomona, NY --- NDC 0555-9014-67
Why the product was recalled
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
Distribution information
Nationwide distribution. No foreign or government accounts.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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