Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. recalls Lessina(R) (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr Laboratorie
Recalled July 17, 2013 · FDA recall D-681-2013 · Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Hazard
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing · FDA Class III
Units
148,785 blister packs
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Description
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
Product
Lessina(R) (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr Laboratories Inc., Pomona, NY --- NDC 0555-9014-67
Manufacturer(s)
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →