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Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Ortho-Cept (0.15 mg desogestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol) tablets, 28- count blister (21 active tablets and 7 plac…

Recall date
April 29, 2015
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Recall number
D-1063-2015
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sold / distributed
Nationwide and Canada

Why it was recalled

Subpotent Drug

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Ortho-Cept (0.15 mg desogestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol) tablets, 28- count blister (21 active tablets and 7 placebo tablets)/ 6 blister packs per carton. Rx only, Jointly Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674 and NV Organon, Oss, The Netherlands, Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New Jersey 08560, New Jersey, NDC 50458-0196-15.

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