Key Takeaway
Portia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 28-count tablets (containing 21 pink tablets followed by 7 white tablets) per blister card packaged in 6 blister cards per by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. was recalled on March 12, 2013. The hazard: Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: This recall is being carried out due to an out of specification result for appearance.
Portia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 28-count tablets (containing 21 pink tablets followed by 7 white tablets) per blister card packaged in 6 blister cards per
Description
Portia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 28-count tablets (containing 21 pink tablets followed by 7 white tablets) per blister card packaged in 6 blister cards per carton, Rx only, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970, NDC 0555-9020-58.
Hazard / Reason
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: This recall is being carried out due to an out of specification result for appearance.
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
Portia (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 28-count tablets (containing 21 pink tablets followed by 7 white tablets) per blister card packaged in 6 blister cards per
DrugsCompany Information
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Sellersville, PA, United States
View all 69 recalls by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. →Distribution
Nationwide
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