FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health estradiol pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination
What this means
Asteria Health is recalling estradiol hormone pellets (10 mg) because they may contain metal particles. The affected pellets were distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported so far.
- Check if you have an Asteria Health estradiol pellet with one of the recalled lot numbers (253000132, 253000139, 253000140, 253000150, 253000151, 253000161, or 253000162)
- Do not use the pellet if it matches a recalled lot
- Contact your doctor or the prescribing clinic immediately for guidance on your hormone therapy
- Return the recalled pellet to your pharmacy or healthcare provider
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Nationwide in the USA
Affected count
24,099 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
ESTRADIOL, 10 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-3010-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0308-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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