PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Low Class III Terminated

Seasonale(R) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 3 extended-cycle tablet dispensers, 91 tablets each, Rx only, TEVA Women Health, Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA NDC 51285-058-66

Reported: June 5, 2013 Initiated: March 14, 2013 #D-496-2013

Product Description

Seasonale(R) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 3 extended-cycle tablet dispensers, 91 tablets each, Rx only, TEVA Women Health, Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA NDC 51285-058-66

Reason for Recall

Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing

Details

Units Affected
17,108 blister packs
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Sellersville, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Seasonale(R) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, 3 extended-cycle tablet dispensers, 91 tablets each, Rx only, TEVA Women Health, Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Sellersville, PA NDC 51285-058-66. Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. Units affected: 17,108 blister packs.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 5, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-496-2013.