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FDA Drug recall D-1436-2012

Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-cou…

On 2012-08-08 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-cou… by Watson Laboratories, citing impurities/Degradation Products: High Out-of-specification results were obtained for both known and unknown impurities.

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-1436-2012
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-06-05
Published2012-08-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:51 UTC
CompanyWatson Laboratories
DistributionUS

Product

Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, USP, (Triphasic Regimen), 0.1 mg/0.025 mg, 0.125 mg/0.025 mg, 0.15 mg/0.025 mg, 28-count tablets per dispenser (NDC 52544-959-28), packaged in 3-count Tablet Dispensers per carton (NDC 52544-959-31), Rx only Manufactured by: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880; Distributed by: Watson Pharma, Inc., Corona, CA 92880.

Reason

Impurities/Degradation Products: High Out-of-specification results were obtained for both known and unknown impurities.

Identifiers

code_infoLot #s: 412572A, 412572B, Exp 11/12

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-1436-2012%22

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