FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0620-2018

Product

Estradiol Vaginal Inserts, USP 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8 inserts/carton (NDC 0093-3223-08) and b) 18 inserts/carton (NDC 0093-3223-97), Rx only, Teva Women's Health, Inc. Subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, North Wales, PA 19454.

Brand name
Estradiol
Generic name
Estradiol
Active ingredient
Estradiol
Route
Vaginal
NDC
0093-3223
FDA application
ANDA206388
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: a) 33812545A, 33812546A, 33812774A, Exp. 12/2018; 33812775A, Exp. 01/2019; 33812776A, 33812777A, Exp. 05/2019; 33813786A, 33813868A, Exp. 7/2019; 33813974A, 33814058A, Exp. 09/2019; 33814113A, Exp. 01/2019; b) 33812547A, 33813361A,33813676A, Exp. 1/2019

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: This recall is being initiated due to product complaints regarding difficulty in dispensing the tablet from the applicator.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
640,486 vaginal inserts
Distribution pattern
Distributed within the United States and Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-03-19
FDA classified
2018-04-06
Posted by FDA
2018-03-28
Terminated
2019-10-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0620-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.