FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-66360-001

Product

Next Choice" One Dose Emergency Contraceptive (Levonorgestrel Tablet), 1.5 mg, 1 Tablet/Blister Card (NDC 52544-287-54), Manufactured by Watson Laboratories Inc, 132 Business Center Drive, Corona, CA 92880.

Affected lot / code info
Lot#: 580974AA and 580975AA. Exp: 09/14

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Multiple complaints for push through tablet breakage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Watson Laboratories Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
132 Business Center Dr, N/A, Corona, California 92880-1724

Distribution

Quantity
1,002,394 tablets
Distribution pattern
US. No international. NATIONWIDE

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-09-23
FDA classified
2013-10-09
Posted by FDA
2013-10-16
Terminated
2014-07-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-66360-001. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.