Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
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 carton, Rx only, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970, NDC 0555-9020-58.
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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