US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Mar 21, 2014 (12 years ago)

ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive, 176 mg of copper wire, Duramed…

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

Why it was recalled

Non-sterility: due to a failed sterility test

What was recalled

ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive, 176 mg of copper wire, Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc, a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, NY

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1354-2014

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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