The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0508-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls TRI-LO-MARZIA Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health is recalling 60 cartons of TRI-LO-MARZIA oral contraceptives distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity where the hazard is unlikely to cause serious adverse health consequences but may cause temporary or medically reversible harm.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 60 cartons of TRI-LO-MARZIA (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) oral contraceptive tablets. The affected product is identified by NDC 68180-837-73 and lot code L001911. The recall was initiated because of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, specifically intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage.

The recalled product was distributed to locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The source text does not specify the exact number of affected units beyond the 60 cartons or provide details on specific retail locations.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
TRI-LO-MARZIA (NORGESTIMATE AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL)
Brand
TRI-LO-MARZIA
Manufacturer
Cardinal Health Inc.
Category
Drug — Oral Contraceptive
Hazard
Affected units
60

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • L001911

UPCs (1)

  • 0368180837718

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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