February 2013 FDA Recall Drug by Watson Laboratories Inc (D-205-2013 - Failed Tablet/Capsule Specification; tablet breakage while pushing through the blister pack (dispenser) .)

This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Watson Laboratories Inc on February 13, 2013 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed tablet/capsule specification; tablet breakage while pushing through the blister pack (dispenser) .. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Number: D-205-2013

Reason for Recall
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specification; tablet breakage while pushing through the blister pack (dispenser) .
Initiated
02-13-2013
Reported
03-27-2013
Quantity
136,720 cartons

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
64358
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Watson Laboratories Inc
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Type About Product Type
Broad category of product being recalled.
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Termination Date About Termination Date
Date that FDA officially terminated the recall.
01-31-2014
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
ZARAH¿ Drospirenone/ Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, 3.0 mg/0.03 mg, Rx only, 3 tablet dispensers, 28 tablets each, Manuf. by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880. USA; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA. NDC 52544-981-31 Carton; NDC 52544-981-28

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# s: 401536AA/401536A; 401537AA/401537/A; 401538AA/401538/A; 406985AA/406985A; 432058AA/432058A; 512685AA/512685A