FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1436-2014

Product

Apri (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 6 Cyclic dispensers X 28 tablets, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sellersville, PA. NDC 0555-9043-58

Brand name
Apri
Generic name
Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol
NDC
0555-9043
FDA application
ANDA075256
Affected lot / code info
Lot 3805324A Exp. 11/14

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.

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
1104 blister packs
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-06-17
FDA classified
2014-07-17
Posted by FDA
2014-07-23
Terminated
2015-03-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1436-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.