Multi-event September 2016 FDA Recall Drug by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.

This Multi-event Class III drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc. on September 27, 2016 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as subpotent drug; ethinyl estradiol. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently completed.

Reported Recall Events

D-0123-2017 COMPLETED D-0120-2017 COMPLETED D-0119-2017 COMPLETED D-0121-2017 COMPLETED D-0122-2017 COMPLETED

Recall Number: D-0123-2017

Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol
Initiated
09-27-2016
Reported
11-09-2016
Quantity
44,127 tablets

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
75455
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Par Pharmaceutical, 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 and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Gildess 24 FE 1.5/30 (norethindrone acetate, 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.02 mg, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets, USP 75 mg), 28 count, (a) 3 blisters (NDC 0603-7610-49), and (b) 6 blisters (NDC 0603-7610-17), Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Patheon, Inc., Ontario, Canada L5N 7K9, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, USA, Huntsville, AL 35811

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot Numbers (a) 4082018, 4082019, 4359320, 4461688, 4501285, 4501286 (b) 4028921, 4258629, 4359321, 4461689, 4501287, 4581736

Recall Number: D-0120-2017

Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol
Initiated
09-27-2016
Reported
11-09-2016
Quantity
393,981 tablets

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
75455
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Par Pharmaceutical, 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 and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Gildess 1/20 (norethindrone acetate, 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0,02 mg, USP), 21 count, (a) 3 blisters (NDC 0603-7607-48) and (b) 6 blisters (NDC 0603-7607-15), Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Patheon, Inc., Ontario, Canada L5N 7K9, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, USA, Huntsville, AL 35811

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot Numbers (a) 4101059, 4101062, 4190536, 4265205, 4359294, 4501265, 4572326, 4651818, 4731571, 4798704 (b) 4187113, 4187114, 4187115, 4190273, 4190274, 4190280, 4265203, 4265204, 4359296, 4367922, 4379814, 4403535, 4403536, 4501267, 4506357, 4563352, 4563353, 4572327, 4572328, 4627845, 4731572, 4731573, 4798705, 4936585

Recall Number: D-0119-2017

Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol
Initiated
09-27-2016
Reported
11-09-2016
Quantity
221,017 tablets

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
75455
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Par Pharmaceutical, 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 and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Gildess 1.5/30 (norethindrone acetate, 1.5 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.03 mg, USP), 21 count, (a) 3 blisters (NDC 0603-7606-48) and (b) 6 blisters (NDC 0603-7606-15), Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Patheon, Inc., Ontario, Canada L5N 7K9, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, USA, Huntsville, AL 35811

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot Numbers (a) 4169949, 4297235, 4359298, 4501268, 4614353 (b) 4101064, 4196576, 4228443, 4265206, 4265207, 4267685, 4365281, 4365284, 4365289, 4501276, 4563354, 4563355, 4614354, 4731574, 4731575, 4793332, 4798708, 4798709

Recall Number: D-0121-2017

Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol
Initiated
09-27-2016
Reported
11-09-2016
Quantity
822,009 tablets

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
75455
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Par Pharmaceutical, 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 and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Gildess FE 1/20 (norethindrone acetate, 1 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.02 mg, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets, USP 75 mg), 28 count, 6 blisters (NDC 0603-7609-17), Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Patheon, Inc., Ontario, Canada L5N 7K9, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, USA, Huntsville, AL 35811

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot Numbers: 4101072, 4101073, 4101074, 4149704, 4152054, 4152056, 4152057, 4159857, 4169950, 4169951, 4187122, 4187123, 4187124, 4187125, 4190275, 4190276, 4190278, 4190279, 4265208, 4265209, 4265210, 4265211, 4265212, 4265213, 4265214, 4265215, 4265216, 4266535, 4266536, 4266537, 4266538, 4266539, 4267686, 4267687, 4267688, 4267689, 4329888, 4334997, 4334998, 4334999, 4359303, 4359304, 4359305, 4359306, 4359307, 4359308, 4362141, 4362142, 4362143, 4362144, 4362145, 4365282, 4367923, 4367924, 4367925, 4367926, 4367927, 4367928, 4367929, 4467392, 4467393, 4467394, 4467395, 4482870, 4487638, 4501269, 4501270, 4506358, 4563356, 4563357, 4563358, 4563359, 4563360, 4563361, 4572329, 4572331, 4572332, 4572333, 4583326, 4614355, 4614356, 4614357, 4615487, 4696445, 4696446, 4698118, 4731576, 4731577, 4731578, 4731579, 4731580, 4798710, 4798711, 4798712, 4798713

Recall Number: D-0122-2017

Reason for Recall
Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol
Initiated
09-27-2016
Reported
11-09-2016
Quantity
278,406 tablets

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID About Event ID
Numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event.
75455
Classification About Classification
Relative degree of health hazard assigned by FDA.
Class III - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
Par Pharmaceutical, 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 and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Gildess FE 1.5/30 (norethindrone acetate, 1.5 mg and ethinyl estradiol tablets, 0.03 mg, USP and ferrous fumarate tablets, USP 75 mg), 6 blisters (28 count), NDC 0603-7608-17, Rx only, Manufactured in Canada By: Patheon, Inc., Ontario, Canada L5N 7K9, Manufactured for QUALITEST PHARMACEUTICALS, USA, Huntsville, AL 35811

Batch or Lot Expiration Information

Lot# Lot Numbers: 4169952, 4169953, 4169954, 4185520, 4187127, 4190281, 4228446, 4258626, 4258627, 4279364, 4279365, 4279366, 4279369, 4359310, 4365283, 4365285, 4365286, 4365287, 4365288, 4379816, 4379817, 4479997, 4501273, 4501274, 4501275, 4563362, 4563363, 4563364, 4614359, 4614360, 4614361