FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1397-2012

Product

Zeosa (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (chewable), 0.4 mg/0.035 mg, and ferrous fumarate tablets USP, (chewable) 75 mg), 3 Blister Cards, 28 Tablets Each, Rx only, TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0093-2090-28 and 0093-2090-58, cartons containing three (3) individual blister packs

Affected lot / code info
Lot #'s 33800226A, Exp 7/2012; 33800333A, Exp 10/2012; 33800870A, Exp 10/2012; 33802533A, Exp 4/2013; and 33802720A, Exp 8/2013

Why it was recalled

Impurities/Degradation: This recall is being carried out due to the potential for some lots not meeting impurity specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
650 Cathill Rd, Sellersville, Pennsylvania 18960-1512

Distribution

Quantity
100,761 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-05-02
FDA classified
2012-06-26
Posted by FDA
2012-07-04
Terminated
2013-04-10
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1397-2012. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.