Ortho-Novum 1/35 (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 1 mg/0.035 mg, 28-Day Regimen per pouch (NDC 50458-176-28), 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 refills per carton (NDC 50458-176-06), Rx only, Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674; Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New Jersey 08560.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot # 18BM114, Exp. 03/2020
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; Instructions included for use with the Veridate dispenser contained instructions for the Dialpak dispenser.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Ortho-Novum 1/35 (norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, 1 mg/0.035 mg, 28-Day Regimen per pouch (NDC 50458-176-28), 6 Veridate Tablet Dispensers and 6 refills per carton (NDC 50458-176-06), Rx only, Manufactured by: Janssen Ortho, LLC, Manati, Puerto Rico 00674; Manufactured for: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Titusville, New Jersey 08560.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot # 18BM114, Exp. 03/2020

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0217-2019

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