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's estradiol 20 mg hormone pellets may contain metal particulate matter. This affects one specific lot (253000124) with an expiration date of June 2, 2026, distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Stop using estradiol pellets from lot 253000124 (Asteria Health)
- Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist immediately
- Do not attempt to use remaining pellets from the affected lot
- Return the product to the pharmacy where it was dispensed
Hazard
Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Sold states
Nationwide in the USA
Affected count
1,475 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
ESTRADIOL, 20 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-3020-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0312-2026Don't want to check this manually?
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