FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0016-2019

Product

Altavera Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP 0.15 mg and 0.03 mg, Rx only, 3 tablet dispensers x 28 tablets. Manufactured by Laboratories Leon Farma S.A., Spain, for Xiromed, LLC., Florham Park, NJ 07932. Product of Spain NDC 70700-116-85 (I unit x 28 tablets 70700-116-84)

Brand name
Altavera
Generic name
Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol
NDC
70700-116
FDA application
ANDA079102
Affected lot / code info
Lots: LF11838A Expiry May 2020; LF12107A, LF12106A, Expiry June 2020

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: mislabeling of the Altavera generic name on the packaging component that may cause confusion.

Recalling firm

Firm
Xiromed LLC
Manufacturer
Xiromed, LLC.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
180 Florham Park, Suite 101, Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

Distribution

Quantity
40064 3x28 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-09-18
FDA classified
2018-10-11
Posted by FDA
2018-10-17
Terminated
2019-03-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0016-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.