Camrese Tablets (Teva) – Impurity Specification Failure (2013)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Camrese(TM) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01 Tablets, 2 Extended-Cycle Tablet Dispensers (NDC 0093-3134-82) and 1 Extended-Cycle Tablet Dispenser NDC 0093-3134-91), 91 Tablets Each, Rx only, TEVA Womens Health Inc., Subsidiary of TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Sellersville, PA
Brand
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
NDC 0555-3134-82 and 0093-3134-91 -- lot numbers 33802566A, exp 3/2013, 33802967A, exp 8/2013, 33803529A, exp 10/2013, and 33803609A, exp 11/2013.
Products Sold
NDC 0555-3134-82 and 0093-3134-91 -- lot numbers 33802566A, exp 3/2013; 33802967A, exp 8/2013; 33803529A, exp 10/2013; and 33803609A, exp 11/2013.
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. is recalling Camrese(TM) (Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets), 0.15 mg/0.03 mg and Ethinyl Estradiol 0.01 T due to Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) detected during impurity testing
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026