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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jun 13, 2013 (13 years ago)

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for particle size were obtained at the 60 month test point.

What was recalled

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, micronized (EP, USP) active pharmaceutical ingredient, Rx only, packaged in 6.0 kg drums (labeled as 6,000 kg), Bayer Schering Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin

Recalling firm
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-807-2013

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.

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