Drug recall

Microgestin Fe 1/20 (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets)…

FDA recall event 28511 · Class III · Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc

Key facts

Event ID 28511
Recall numbers D-131-4
Recalling firm Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc
Product type Drugs
Products Microgestin Fe 1/20 (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets, USP and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets), 28-Day Regimen, Each white tablet (21) contains 1 mg norethindrone acetate and 20 mcg…
Classification Class III
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Firm Initiated
Reason for recall Subpotent; ethinyl estradiol component (18 month stability)
Initiation date Mar 3, 2004
Termination date Dec 14, 2007
City Corona
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 3003944123

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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