FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1354-2014

Product

ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive, 176 mg of copper wire, Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc, a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, NY

Affected lot / code info
508004, exp. 4/2015, NDC 51285-204-01, Single Unit 508004, exp. 4/2015, NDC 51285-204-02, Carton of 5 Units

Why it was recalled

Non-sterility: due to a failed sterility test

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
425 Privet Rd, Horsham, Pennsylvania 19044-1220

Distribution

Quantity
47890
Distribution pattern
NY and KY

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-03-21
FDA classified
2014-05-28
Posted by FDA
2014-06-04
Terminated
2014-11-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1354-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.