Why it was recalled
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing
Product description
Seasonale(R) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 3 extended-cycle tablet dispensers, 91 tablets each, Rx only, TEVA Women Health, Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA NDC 51285-058-66
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
NDC 51285-058-66 -- lot numbers 33802330A, exp 6/2013; and 33802464A, exp 6/2013.
Where it was sold
Nationwide
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-496-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Mar 14, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jun 5, 2013
- Quantity
- 17,108 blister packs
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-496-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Sellersville
- State
- PA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 64608
- Address
- 650 Cathill Rd
- Code information
- NDC 51285-058-66 -- lot numbers 33802330A, exp 6/2013; and 33802464A, exp 6/2013.
- Postal code
- 18960-1512
- Report date
- Jun 5, 2013
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-496-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 17,108 blister packs
- Termination date
- Jan 15, 2014
- Reason for recall
- Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Seasonale(R) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 3 extended-cycle tablet dispensers, 91 tablets each, Rx only, TEVA Women Health, Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA NDC 51285-058-66
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 14, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- May 30, 2013