Why it was recalled
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
Product description
Errin (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 0555-0344-58
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #s: 33801773A, Exp 7/14; 33801774A, Exp 8/14; 33801775A, 33801776A, Exp 9/14; 33802427A, 33802428A, 33802429A, 33802430A, Exp 12/14; 33802925A, 33802926A, Exp 3/15; 33803383A, 33803384A, 33803385A, 33803387A, 33803685A, Exp 6/15.
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-689-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 15, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Quantity
- 154,536 cartons
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-689-2013, 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: 33801773A, Exp 7/14; 33801774A, Exp 8/14; 33801775A, 33801776A, Exp 9/14; 33802427A, 33802428A, 33802429A, 33802430A, Exp 12/14; 33802925A, 33802926A, Exp 3/15; 33803383A, 33803384A, 33803385A, 33803387A, 33803685A, Exp 6/15.
- Postal code
- 18960-1512
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2013
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-689-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 154,536 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
- Errin (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 0555-0344-58
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 15, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jul 11, 2013