Lutera (levonorgestrel recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Lutera (levonorgestrel since 2012. The latest was reported on 1 Jul 2015. Most were for packaging defects. Actavis has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2012
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 1 Jul 2015
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 1 50%Class III 1 50%
Why lutera (levonorgestrel is recalled
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All lutera (levonorgestrel recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Lutera (0.1 mg levonorgestrel recalled by Actavis | Actavis | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lutera (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets recalled | Watson Laboratories | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Lutera (levonorgestrel?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.