Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert; Product is being recalled because the birth control packs were distributed with out-dated package inserts.
Lutera (0.1 mg levonorgestrel and 0.02 mg ethinyl estradiol tablets USP), 28 day Regimen, 6 Tablet Dispensers per box, 28 Tablets Each, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Watson Pharm, Inc., a subsidiary of Watson Pharmaceutical, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, Manufactured by: Patheon, Inc., Mississauga, Ontario L9N7K9 Canada, NDC 52544-0949-28
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.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Reason Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
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