Key Takeaway

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, each Dispenser contains 91 tablets, 91 Day Regimen, Rx Only, Shaping Women's Health, Manufactured by: Barr Laboratories, Inc., by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. was recalled on April 23, 2012. The hazard: Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence: This recall has been initiated due to the potential that some regimen packages may not contain placebo tablets.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, each Dispenser contains 91 tablets, 91 Day Regimen, Rx Only, Shaping Women's Health, Manufactured by: Barr Laboratories, Inc.,

Recalled: April 23, 2012 ~40,750 Dispensers units affected D-1384-2012

Description

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, each Dispenser contains 91 tablets, 91 Day Regimen, Rx Only, Shaping Women's Health, Manufactured by: Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-9123-66.

Hazard / Reason

Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence: This recall has been initiated due to the potential that some regimen packages may not contain placebo tablets.

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

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, each Dispenser contains 91 tablets, 91 Day Regimen, Rx Only, Shaping Women's Health, Manufactured by: Barr Laboratories, Inc.,

Drugs

Company Information

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Sellersville, PA, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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