FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0122-2017

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

Affected lot / code info
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

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug; Ethinyl Estradiol

Recalling firm

Firm
Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Ram Ridge Rd, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977-6714

Distribution

Quantity
278,406 tablets
Distribution pattern
Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-09-27
FDA classified
2016-11-01
Posted by FDA
2016-11-09
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0122-2017. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.