US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Jan 30, 2017 (10 years ago)

Tarina Fe 1/20 (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP and Ferrous…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

Tarina Fe 1/20 (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets), 1 blister pack containing 28 tablets (NDC 50102-128-01), packaged in 3 pouches, each pouch contains one blister pack of 28 tablets (NDC 50102-128-03), Rx only, Manufactured for: Afaxys, Inc., Charleston, SC 29403, USA, Product of India.

Recalling firm
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NDC code
50102-128-01
Origin
WV, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0860-2017

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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