Syeda (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol), 3 mg/0.03 mg, 3 x 28 tablet blistercards, combination oral contraceptive tablet, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A., Spain for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ

Tablet/Capsule Imprinted with Wrong ID; a portion of the tablets could contain the incorrect debossing on one side of the tablet U2 instead of U3.

Recall #: D-152-2013
Affected scope: 17,188 cartons containing 3 cards each.
Initiated: January 22, 2013

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Sandoz Incorporated recalled Syeda (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol), 3 mg/0.03 mg, 3 x 28 tablet blistercards, com… - a low-severity action.

Syeda (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol), 3 mg/0.03 mg, 3 x 28 tablet blistercards, com… was recalled by Sandoz Incorporated in February 13, 2013. Reason: Tablet/Capsule Imprinted with Wrong ID; a portion of the tablets could contain the incorrect debossing on one…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-152-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Sandoz Incorporated issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Tablet/Capsule Imprinted with Wrong ID; a portion of the tablets could contain the incorrect debossing on one….

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: February 13, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-152-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Reason for recall

Tablet/Capsule Imprinted with Wrong ID; a portion of the tablets could contain the incorrect debossing on one side of the tablet U2 instead of U3.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-152-2013
Date reported	February 13, 2013
Date initiated	January 22, 2013
Recalling firm	Sandoz Incorporated
Firm location	Broomfield, CO
Affected scope	17,188 cartons containing 3 cards each.
Distribution	Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Syeda (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol), 3 mg/0.03 mg, 3 x 28 tablet blistercards, combination oral contraceptive tablet, Manufactured by Laboratorios Leon Farma S.A., Spain for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ. Recalled by Sandoz Incorporated. Units affected: 17,188 cartons containing 3 cards each..

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Tablet/Capsule Imprinted with Wrong ID; a portion of the tablets could contain the incorrect debossing on one side of the tablet U2 instead of U3.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on February 13, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-152-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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