Key Takeaway

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl/estradiol) Tablets, 0.5 mg/0.035 mg, 0.75 mg/0.035 mg, 1 mg/0.035, 28-Day Regimen per pouch, packaged in a) 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 Refill pouches ( by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on October 23, 2018. The hazard: Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; Instructions included for use with the Veridate dispenser contained instructions for the Dialpak dispenser.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl/estradiol) Tablets, 0.5 mg/0.035 mg, 0.75 mg/0.035 mg, 1 mg/0.035, 28-Day Regimen per pouch, packaged in a) 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 Refill pouches (

Recalled: October 23, 2018 ~a) 3,956 cartons; b) 1 carton units affected D-0218-2019

Description

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl/estradiol) Tablets, 0.5 mg/0.035 mg, 0.75 mg/0.035 mg, 1 mg/0.035, 28-Day Regimen per pouch, packaged in a) 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 Refill pouches (NDC 504-58-178-28) per carton (NDC 50458-178-06); and b) 12 Veridate Tablet Dispenser Refills (NDC 50458-178-12) per carton (NDC 50458-178-12), Clinic Package, , Rx Only, Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674; Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New Jersey 08560.

Hazard / Reason

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; Instructions included for use with the Veridate dispenser contained instructions for the Dialpak dispenser.

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

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl/estradiol) Tablets, 0.5 mg/0.035 mg, 0.75 mg/0.035 mg, 1 mg/0.035, 28-Day Regimen per pouch, packaged in a) 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 Refill pouches (

Drugs

Company Information

Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Titusville, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide in the USA

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