The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1354-2014·Announced 2014-06-04

Teva Recalls ParaGard T 380A Intrauterine Contraceptives for Sterility Failure

Teva Pharmaceuticals is recalling 47,890 units of ParaGard T 380A intrauterine contraceptives in New York and Kentucky due to a failed sterility test.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury or hospitalization reports, or structural defects, are rated Severe (4). While specific injury reports are not detailed in the text, the Class II classification for a medical device involving sterility failure meets the threshold for Severe.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 47,890 units of ParaGard T 380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive. The recall affects single units and cartons of five units with NDC 51285-204-01 and NDC 51285-204-02, expiration date 4/2015, and code 508004. The product was distributed in New York and Kentucky.

The recall was initiated because the product failed a sterility test. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased or received this product should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on removal or replacement. The recalling firm is Teva Pharmaceuticals USA.

The recalled product

Product
ParaGard T 380A - Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive, 176 mg of copper wire, Duramed Pharmaceuticals Inc, a subsidiary of Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Pomona, NY
Affected units
47,890

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 (6)

  • 508004
  • exp. 4/2015
  • NDC 51285-204-01
  • Single Unit 508004
  • NDC 51285-204-02
  • Carton of 5 Units

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: