Why it was recalled
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
Product description
Camila (norethindrone tablets, USP), 0.35 mg, 6 blister cards per carton, 28 tablets each, 28 day regimen, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-0715-58
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #s: 33802107A, 33802108A, Exp 9/13; 33802109A, 33802110A, 33802111A, 33802112A, Exp10/13; 33802560A, Exp 1/14.
Where it was sold
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-690-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 15, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Quantity
- 59,240 Cartons
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-690-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Sellersville
- State
- PA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 64643
- Address
- 650 Cathill Rd
- Code information
- Lot #s: 33802107A, 33802108A, Exp 9/13; 33802109A, 33802110A, 33802111A, 33802112A, Exp10/13; 33802560A, Exp 1/14.
- Postal code
- 18960-1512
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-690-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 59,240 Cartons
- Termination date
- Jan 15, 2014
- Reason for recall
- Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Camila (norethindrone tablets, USP), 0.35 mg, 6 blister cards per carton, 28 tablets each, 28 day regimen, Rx Only, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-0715-58
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 15, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jul 11, 2013