FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-303-2013

Product

Femhrt (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol) tablets, 0.5 mg/2.5 mcg, 90 count bottle (NDC#: 0430-0145-23), Rx only, Manufactured by Warner Chilcott Company, LLC, Fajardo, PR 00738, Marketed by Warner Cholcott (US), LLC, Rockaway, NJ 07866

Affected lot / code info
Lot# 510122B; exp 04/13

Why it was recalled

Chemical contamination: Firm's inspection discovered the presence of 2-phenylphenol in the product due to migration from the cardboard cartons in which the product is packaged.

Recalling firm

Firm
Warner Chilcott Company LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Road 195, Km 1.1, Union Street, Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738

Distribution

Quantity
27,509 bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-02-15
FDA classified
2013-04-30
Posted by FDA
2013-05-08
Terminated
2014-06-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-303-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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