FDA Drug recall D-016-2013
Necon 10/11 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP, 0.5 mg/35 mcg, 1 mg/35 mcg, inert tablets, 28-count tablets per dispenser pa…
- FDA Drug
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2012-10-31
On 2012-10-31 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Necon 10/11 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP, 0.5 mg/35 mcg, 1 mg/35 mcg, inert tablets, 28-count tablets per dispenser pa… by Watson Laboratories, citing cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled Zovia, Lutera, Necon, and Zenchent, because certain lots could potentially be contaminated with trace amounts of Hydroch….
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-016-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-10-19 |
| Published | 2012-10-31 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Watson Laboratories |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Necon 10/11 (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets USP, 0.5 mg/35 mcg, 1 mg/35 mcg, inert tablets, 28-count tablets per dispenser packaged in 6 Tablet Dispensers per carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880 USA; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc.; NDC 52544-554-28.
Reason
Cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled Zovia, Lutera, Necon, and Zenchent, because certain lots could potentially be contaminated with trace amounts of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot # 512642B, Exp 08/31/13 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-016-2013%22
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