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Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP, 1 mg/0.02 mg, 1 blister pack containing 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-85), packaged in 3 pouches, each contains one blister pack of 21 tablets (NDC 0378-7280-53), Rx only, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., Made in India.

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D-0861-2017
Event ID
77065
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recalling company
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Reason for recall
Chemical Contamination: out of specification results for impurities were found to be the result of contamination of product from vapors associated with paint thinner used in repair of the manufacturing room.
Report date
May 31, 2017
Recall initiation date
January 30, 2017
Termination date
June 1, 2017
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in USA

Drug product identifiers

Manufacturer
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Brand name
NORETHINDRONE ACETATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Generic name
NORETHINDRONE ACETATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL
Substance names
ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE
Product NDC
0378-7280
Package NDCs
0378-7280-53; 0378-7280-85
Route
ORAL

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Frequently asked questions

What does a Class III mean?

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