FDA Drug recall D-1438-2014
Kariva (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets 0.15 mg/0.02 mg and 0.01 mg, 6 Cyclic dispensers X 28 tablets, Rx only…
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2014-07-23
On 2014-07-23 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Kariva (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets 0.15 mg/0.02 mg and 0.01 mg, 6 Cyclic dispensers X 28 tablets, Rx only… by Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa, citing failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Read the official FDA Drug notice
| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-1438-2014 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2014-06-17 |
| Published | 2014-07-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Teva Pharmaceuticals Usa |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Kariva (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets 0.15 mg/0.02 mg and 0.01 mg, 6 Cyclic dispensers X 28 tablets, Rx only, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Sellersville, PA NDC 0555-9050-58
Reason
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Identifiers
| ndc | 0555-9050-79 |
|---|---|
| ndc | 0555-9050-58 |
| code_info | Lot 33805325A, Exp.11/14 |
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-1438-2014%22
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