The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0521-2022·Announced 2022-02-09

Mimvey Estradiol/Norethindrone Prescription Drug Mislabeling Recall

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Mimvey (estradiol and norethindrone acetate) tablets nationwide due to mislabeling on certain cartons. The recall affects 218,174 cartons distributed in the United States.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class III recall for mislabeling, a packaging-only/labeling issue with no reported safety hazard or potential for direct harm to patients. Per the rubric, labeling errors without contamination or structural defects are classified as Low severity.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling Mimvey (estradiol and norethindrone acetate tablets USP), 1 mg/0.5 mg, packaged in cartons of 28 tablets. The affected product has NDC 0093-5455-28 and was distributed nationwide. The recall was initiated on January 7, 2022, and terminated on June 1, 2023.

The reason for the recall is mislabeling on the cartons. Four specific lot numbers are affected: Lot 100018611 (expiration 03/2022), Lot 100019834 (expiration 06/2022), Lot 100022226 (expiration 09/2022), and Lot 100024574 (expiration 01/2023). A total of 218,174 cartons were distributed.

This is a voluntary recall initiated by the manufacturer. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA notified firms of the recall by letter. Consumers or healthcare providers who have this product should contact their pharmacy or healthcare provider for guidance on replacement or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
MIMVEY (ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)
Brand
MIMVEY
Manufacturer
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Hazard
  • mis-labeling

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 (8)

  • Lot#: 100018611
  • Exp 03/2022
  • 100019834
  • Exp 06/2022
  • 100022226
  • Exp 09/2022
  • 100024574
  • Exp 01/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same brand · MIMVEY