Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0...

FDA Recall #D-094-2013 — Class III — December 13, 2012

Recall #D-094-2013 Date: December 13, 2012 Classification: Class III Status: Terminated

Product Description

Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-count Tablet Dispensers per carton (NDC 52544-959-31), Rx only Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Corona, CA 92880.

Reason for Recall

Impurities/Degradation Products: Out-of-specification results were obtained for a known impurities.

Recalling Firm

Watson Laboratories Inc — Corona, CA

Classification

Class III — Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

63,627 cartons

Distribution

Nationwide

Code Information

432127A Exp. 01/13, 478076A Exp. 05/13, 515539B Exp.09/13

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated