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 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.
NDC code
50458-178-06
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0218-2019
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.