FDAClass IINovember 14, 2018

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 recall: Labeling Error

Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl/estradiol) Tablets, 0.5 mg/0.035 mg, 0.75 mg/0.035 mg, 1 mg/0.035, 28-Day Regimen per pouch, packaged in a) 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 Refill pouches (NDC 504-58-178-28) per carton (NDC 50458-178-06); and b) 12 Veridate Tablet Dispenser Refills (NDC 50458-178-12) per carton (NDC 50458-178-12), Clinic Package, , Rx Only, Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674; Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New Jersey 08560.

Why was Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 recalled?

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; Instructions included for use with the Veridate dispenser contained instructions for the Dialpak dispenser.

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 #: a) 18CM120, Exp 03/2020; b) 18BM110, Exp. 03/2020

Product
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 (norethindrone/ethinyl/estradiol) Tablets, 0.5 mg/0.035 mg, 0.75 mg/0.035 mg, 1 mg/0.035, 28-Day Regimen per pouch, packaged in a) 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 Refill pouches (NDC 504-58-178-28) per carton (NDC 50458-178-06); and b) 12 Veridate Tablet Dispenser Refills (NDC 50458-178-12) per carton (NDC 50458-178-12), Clinic Package, , Rx Only, Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674; Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New Jersey 08560.
Recalling firm
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Quantity
a) 3,956 cartons; b) 1 carton
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Recall date
November 14, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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