FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0125-2018

Product

Amethyst (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP, 90mcg/20mcg), 28 tablet dispenser (blister foil unit), Rx only, Manufactured by: Warner Chilcott Company, LLC Fajardo, Puerto Rico 00738: Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, NDC-52544-295-28

Affected lot / code info
Lot # 544637A

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions. "TABLETS IN WEEK 4 ARE INACTIVE" printed on the blister foil and package insert, however,all tablets are active.

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
5,374 blister cards/28 tablets
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-11-20
FDA classified
2017-12-20
Posted by FDA
2017-12-27
Terminated
2018-06-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0125-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.