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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Mar 21, 2014 (13 years ago)

ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Non-sterility: due to a failed sterility test

Cause type: Sterility / contamination

A product that must be sterile could not be assured sterile, or was contaminated. A top reason for injectables, eye drops and IV products - loss of sterility assurance can lead to serious infections. All sterility / contamination recalls.

What was recalled

ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive, 176 mg of copper wire, Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc, a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, NY

Recalling firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1354-2014 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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