FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1057-2019

Product

Fayosim (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) tablets USP, (0.15 mg/0.02 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (0.01 mg), packaged in 1 Extended-Cycle Wallet of 91 Tablets packed in a pouch(NDC 68180-860-11); one pouch per carton (NDC 68180-860-12), Rx only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) - 454775, INDIA.

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: L800016, Exp 12/2019; L800721, Exp 05/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results observed in related substance test (Any Other Individual Impurity and Total impurities) in Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP 0.01mg at 12 month long term stability study.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
111 S Calvert St Fl 21ST, N/A, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
12,464 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-03-22
FDA classified
2019-03-25
Posted by FDA
2019-04-03
Terminated
2020-07-01
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1057-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.