Class II · Moderate risk
Alyacen 7/7/7
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets - triphasic regimen)
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Cause type: Impurity / degradation
An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.
What was recalled
Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets - triphasic regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg; 0.125 mg/0.025 mg; 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 3 Dispensers x 28 Tablets, Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY NDC 0555-9051-67
Affected NDC
0555-9051-67
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Drug: Estradiol
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velivet Triphasic Regimen Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol NDC 00555-9051 |
Kit | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- NDC code
- 0555-9051-67
- Origin
- PA, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1439-2014 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. 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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