ModerateClass IITerminated

FDA Drug recall · Reported August 7, 2019

Kaitlib Fe norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets (0.8 mg/0.025 mg) and Ferrous Fumarate, Chewable Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD - 21202 Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pathampur -454775 India. NDC 68180-903-11 (wallet of 28 tablets) NDC 68180-903-13 (carton of 3 wallets)

Q: Which agency issued this recall?

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 7, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1565-2019.

Q: Where was the recalled product distributed?

Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.

Q: 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.

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Kaitlib Fe Tablets has an out of specification result observed in long term stability study.

Recall #: D-1565-2019
Affected scope: 12938 units
Initiated: July 2, 2019

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Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalled Kaitlib Fe norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets (0.8 mg/0.025 mg) and Fer… - a moderate-severity action.

Kaitlib Fe norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets (0.8 mg/0.025 mg) and Fer… was recalled by Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. in August 7, 2019. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Kaitlib Fe Tablets has an out of specification result observed …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1565-2019 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Kaitlib Fe Tablets has an out of specification result observed ….

Moderate
severity level: 13K units
affected scope: Class II
classification: August 7, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1565-2019 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 moderate severity.

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

Product description

Kaitlib Fe norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets (0.8 mg/0.025 mg) and Ferrous Fumarate, Chewable Tablets, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, MD - 21202 Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pathampur -454775 India. NDC 68180-903-11 (wallet of 28 tablets) NDC 68180-903-13 (carton of 3 wallets)

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Kaitlib Fe Tablets has an out of specification result observed in long term stability study.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-1565-2019
Date reported	August 7, 2019
Date initiated	July 2, 2019
Recalling firm	Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Firm location	Baltimore, MD
Affected scope	12938 units
Distribution	Nationwide in the USA

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

Scale of Impact

12938 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Kaitlib Fe Tablets has an out of specification result observed in long term stability study.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 7, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1565-2019.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.

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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