Key Takeaway

Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 blister pack containing 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-85), packaged in 3 pouches, each contains one blister pack of 21 tablets (ND by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. was recalled on January 30, 2017. The hazard: Chemical Contamination: out of specification results for impurities were found to be the result of contamination of product from vapors associated wit...

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 blister pack containing 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-85), packaged in 3 pouches, each contains one blister pack of 21 tablets (ND

Recalled: January 30, 2017 ~8,605 cartons units affected D-0861-2017

Description

Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 blister pack containing 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-85), packaged in 3 pouches, each contains one blister pack of 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-53), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., Made in India.

Hazard / Reason

Chemical Contamination: out of specification results for impurities were found to be the result of contamination of product from vapors associated with paint thinner used in repair of the manufacturing room.

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

Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 blister pack containing 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-85), packaged in 3 pouches, each contains one blister pack of 21 tablets (ND

Drugs

Company Information

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Morgantown, WV, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in USA

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