Drug recall D-681-2013

Class III Terminated reported Jul 17, 2013

Product

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

Reason for recall

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing

Lots and codes

NDC 0555-9014-67, Lot numbers 33802921A, exp 8/2013; 33803173A, exp 10/2013; 33803695A, exp 2/2014; and 33803942A, exp 3/2014.

Recall details

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA
Quantity
148,785 blister packs
Distribution
Nationwide distribution. No foreign or government accounts.
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
March 15, 2013
Terminated
April 10, 2014

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