Key Takeaway

Estarylla (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets. USP, 0.25mg/0.035mg, 3X28 tablets per carton. Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A. Spain for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, by Sandoz Incorporated was recalled on June 21, 2013. The hazard: Contraceptive Tablets out of Sequence: A placebo tablet was found in a row of active tablets.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Estarylla (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets. USP, 0.25mg/0.035mg, 3X28 tablets per carton. Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A. Spain for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540,

Recalled: June 21, 2013 ~10,848 cartons units affected D-805-2013

Description

Estarylla (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets. USP, 0.25mg/0.035mg, 3X28 tablets per carton. Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A. Spain for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-4058-15

Hazard / Reason

Contraceptive Tablets out of Sequence: A placebo tablet was found in a row of active tablets.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Estarylla (Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol) Tablets. USP, 0.25mg/0.035mg, 3X28 tablets per carton. Rx only, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A. Spain for Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540,

Drugs

Company Information

Sandoz Incorporated

Broomfield, CO, United States

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Distribution

Distributed to one consignee in Indiana. No foreign, government, VA, or military consignees.

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