Class II · Moderate risk
Viorele
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Is Desogestrel recalled?
Yes — there is an active recall. 1 ongoing FDA recall mention Desogestrel (9 total). Check the affected lots below.
Most common reason: Impurity / degradation (7 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Desogestrel. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Desogestrel recalls on record
none so far in 2026; 9 on record, newest first
Class III · Low risk
Bekyree
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications: Out Of Specification test results observed for content and blend uniformity.
Class II · Moderate risk
Ortho-Cept
Subpotent Drug
Class III · Low risk
Velivet (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets - triphasic regimen)
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Class III · Low risk
Kariva (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol)
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Class III · Low risk
Mircette (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol and ethinyl estradiol)
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Class III · Low risk
Apri (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP)
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: out of specification impurity test results.
Class III · Low risk
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out-of-specification results were obtained for a known impurities.
Class III · Low risk
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
Impurities/Degradation Products: High Out-of-specification results were obtained for both known and unknown impurities.
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