Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
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.
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.
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Reason Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
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