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

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

Recall #: D-0125-2018
Affected scope: 5,374 blister cards/28 tablets
Initiated: November 20, 2017

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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalled Amethyst (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP, 90mcg/20mcg), 28 tablet disp… - a moderate-severity action.

Amethyst (Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets USP, 90mcg/20mcg), 28 tablet disp… was recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA in December 27, 2017. Reason: Labeling: Incorrect Instructions. "TABLETS IN WEEK 4 ARE INACTIVE" printed on the blister foil and package i…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0125-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling: Incorrect Instructions. "TABLETS IN WEEK 4 ARE INACTIVE" printed on the blister foil and package i….

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: December 27, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0125-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

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

Reason for recall

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0125-2018
Date reported	December 27, 2017
Date initiated	November 20, 2017
Recalling firm	Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Firm location	North Wales, PA
Affected scope	5,374 blister cards/28 tablets
Distribution	Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 27, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0125-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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