FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health estradiol pellets recalled for potential metal contamination
METALNationwide distribution
Stop using Asteria Health estradiol pellets
Asteria Health is recalling estradiol pellets (18 mg) because some may contain metal particulate matter. The affected lot was distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Stop using estradiol pellets from lot #253000123 (expiration 06/02/2026)
- Contact your prescriber or pharmacist if you have this lot
- Do not use the pellets; return them to your pharmacy
Hazard
Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Sold states
Nationwide in the USA
Affected count
1,699 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
ESTRADIOL, 18 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 3521, NDC: 79559-3018-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0311-2026Don't want to check this manually?
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