Recall Enforment Report D-246-2013

Recall Details

Multi event Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class III voluntary initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., originally initiated on 03-12-2013 for the product Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 91-count tablets per extended-cycle tablet dispenser packaged in 3 dispensers per carton, Rx only, Manufactured By: Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-9123-66. The product was recalled due to failed tablet/capsule specifications: this recall is being carried out due to an out of specification result for appearance.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Recall Enforcement Reports

Recall Number Recall Initiation Date Report Date Recall Classification Quantity Product Description Recall Reason Status
D-246-201303-12-201304-17-2013Class III71,893 dispensersJolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 91-count tablets per extended-cycle tablet dispenser packaged in 3 dispensers per carton, Rx only, Manufactured By: Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970; Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-9123-66.Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: This recall is being carried out due to an out of specification result for appearance.Terminated
D-245-201303-12-201304-17-2013Class III17,661 blister cardsPortia (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.Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: This recall is being carried out due to an out of specification result for appearance.Terminated

Recalled Products

NDC Proprietary Name Non-Proprietary Name Dosage Form Route Name Company Name Product Type
0555-9020Portia Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl EstradiolKitTeva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.Human Prescription Drug
0555-9123Jolessa Levonorgestrel / Ethinyl EstradiolKitTeva Pharmaceuticals Usa, Inc.Human Prescription Drug