Key Takeaway
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-co by Watson Laboratories Inc was recalled on June 5, 2012. The hazard: Impurities/Degradation Products: High Out-of-specification results were obtained for both known and unknown impurities.
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-co
Description
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-count Tablet Dispensers per carton (NDC 52544-959-31), Rx only Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Corona, CA 92880.
Hazard / Reason
Impurities/Degradation Products: High Out-of-specification results were obtained for both known and unknown impurities.
Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.
Products Affected
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-co
DrugsCompany Information
Watson Laboratories Inc
Corona, CA, United States
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Nationwide.
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