FDAClass IIOctober 31, 2012

Lutera recall: Contamination

Lutera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP, 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, inert tablets, 28-count tablets per dispenser packaged in 6 Tablet Dispensers per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA; NDC 52544-949-28.

Why was Lutera recalled?

Cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled Zovia, Lutera, Necon, and Zenchent, because certain lots could potentially be contaminated with trace amounts of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot #: 517921AA, 517921AB, 517922AA, 517922AB, 517923AA, 517923AB, Exp 03/31/14

Product
Lutera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP, 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, inert tablets, 28-count tablets per dispenser packaged in 6 Tablet Dispensers per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA; NDC 52544-949-28.
Recalling firm
Watson Laboratories Inc
Quantity
67,860 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
October 31, 2012
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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