US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Oct 23, 2018 (8 years ago)

Ortho-Novum 1/35 (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 1 mg/0.035 mg, 28-Day Regimen…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

Ortho-Novum 1/35 (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 1 mg/0.035 mg, 28-Day Regimen per pouch (NDC 50458-176-28), 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 refills per carton (NDC 50458-176-06), 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.
NDC code
50458-176-28
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0217-2019

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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