FDAClass IIIDecember 26, 2012

Caziant recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-count Tablet Dispensers per carton (NDC 52544-959-31), Rx only Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Corona, CA 92880.

Why was Caziant recalled?

Impurities/Degradation Products: Out-of-specification results were obtained for a known impurities.

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?

432127A Exp. 01/13, 478076A Exp. 05/13, 515539B Exp.09/13

Product
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-count Tablet Dispensers per carton (NDC 52544-959-31), Rx only Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Corona, CA 92880.
Recalling firm
Watson Laboratories Inc
Quantity
63,627 cartons
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
December 26, 2012
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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