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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Teva Pharmaceuticals Velivet Recall

Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets - triphasic regimen), 0

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA · North Wales, PA

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Jul 23, 2014
Recall ID
D-1439-2014
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Summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals recalled Velivet starting Jun 17, 2014. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-1439-2014 on Jul 23, 2014. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.

Product description

Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets - triphasic regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg; 0.125 mg/0.025 mg; 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 3 Dispensers x 28 Tablets, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY NDC 0555-9051-67

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot 33805449A, Exp. 12/14

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-1439-2014
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Jun 17, 2014
FDA report date
Jul 23, 2014
Quantity
5265 blister packs
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1439-2014, exactly as published.

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City
North Wales
State
PA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
68610
Address
1090 Horsham Rd
Code information
Lot 33805449A, Exp. 12/14
Postal code
19454-1505
Report date
Jul 23, 2014
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1439-2014
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Product quantity
5265 blister packs
Termination date
Mar 9, 2015
Reason for recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets - triphasic regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg; 0.125 mg/0.025 mg; 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 3 Dispensers x 28 Tablets, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY NDC 0555-9051-67
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Jun 17, 2014
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Jul 17, 2014

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1439-2014, published Jul 23, 2014. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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