Drug recall D-682-2013

Class III Terminated reported Jul 17, 2013

Product

Junel(TM) Fe 1.5/30 (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets), 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr laboratories, Pomona, NY --- NDC 0555-9028-58

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 0555-9028-58, Lot numbers 33802123A, exp 4/2013; 33802202A, exp 5/2013; 33802203A, exp 5/2013; and 33802204A, exp 5/2013.

Recall details

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA
Quantity
47,200 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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