FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health estradiol 25 mg pellets recalled for potential metal contamination
METALNationwide distribution
Stop using Asteria Health estradiol pellets
Asteria Health estradiol 25 mg pellets may contain metal particulate matter. The affected lot (253000136, expiring 07/01/2026) was distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Stop using estradiol pellets from lot 253000136 (expiration 07/01/2026)
- Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a replacement or alternative treatment
- Do not use the pellets even if they appear normal
Hazard
Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Sold states
Nationwide in the USA
Affected count
2,442 pellets.
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
ESTRADIOL, 25 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-3025-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0314-2026Don't want to check this manually?
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