FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health estradiol pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination
What this means
Asteria Health's estradiol 37.5 mg sterile pellets may contain metal particulate matter. This affects lot 253000125, expiring 06/09/2026. No injuries have been reported to date.
- Stop using estradiol pellets from lot 253000125
- Contact your prescriber or pharmacy immediately if you have received this lot
- Do not dispose of the medication without guidance from your pharmacist or 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
715 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
ESTRADIOL, 37.5 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-3037-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0315-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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