Lessina(R) recall: Impurity Out of Spec
Lessina(R) (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr Laboratories Inc., Pomona, NY --- NDC…
Why was Lessina(R) recalled?
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
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?
NDC 0555-9014-67, Lot numbers 33802921A, exp 8/2013; 33803173A, exp 10/2013; 33803695A, exp 2/2014; and 33803942A, exp 3/2014.
- Product
- Lessina(R) (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr Laboratories Inc., Pomona, NY --- NDC…
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
- Quantity
- 148,785 blister packs
- Distribution
- Nationwide distribution. No foreign or government accounts.
- Recall date
- July 17, 2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)