FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health estradiol pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination
What this means
Asteria Health estradiol pellets (12.5 mg) may contain metal particulate matter. The affected lots were distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported to date.
- Check if you have estradiol pellets from Asteria Health with lot numbers 253000117, 253000129, 253000130, 253000154, 253000155, 253000160
- Do not use pellets from the affected lots
- Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a replacement or alternative treatment
- Return unused pellets to your pharmacy
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
22,478 pellets.
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
ESTRADIOL, 12.5 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79599-3012-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0309-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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