Recall Enforment Report D-0007-2026

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by AvKARE, originally initiated on 09-02-2025 for the product Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 0.18 mg/0.025 mg, 0.215 mg/0.025 mg, and 0.25 mg/0.025 mg, 3 Units, 3x28 tablets blister cards per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478. Carton NDC: 42291-565-84; Blister NDC: 42291-565-28 The product was recalled due to failed content uniformity specifications. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	97542 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-0007-2026 What is the Recall Number? An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Classification	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 What is the Recall Classification? Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".
Distribution Pattern	U.S. Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern? General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.
Product Description	Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 0.18 mg/0.025 mg, 0.215 mg/0.025 mg, and 0.25 mg/0.025 mg, 3 Units, 3x28 tablets blister cards per carton, Rx only, Manufactured for AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478. Carton NDC: 42291-565-84; Blister NDC: 42291-565-28
Reason For Recall	Failed Content Uniformity Specifications What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	2192 cartons Product Quantity The amount of product subject to recall.
Voluntary Mandated	Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. “Mandatory” designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.
Report Date	10-15-2025
Recall Initiation Date	09-02-2025 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Letter Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.
Product Type	Drugs
Recalling Firm	AvKARE
Code Info	Lot # LF41138A; Exp 06/30/2027 Code Information A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.
Recalled NDC Packages	42291-565-28; 42291-565-84
Status	Ongoing

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