FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health testosterone pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination
What this means
Asteria Health testosterone pellets (25 mg) may contain metal particulate matter due to a manufacturing issue. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall affecting multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported to date.
- Check if you have an affected lot number (251000130, 251000137, 251000152, 251000168, or 251000170)
- Do not use pellets from affected lots
- Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy for guidance on 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
89,074 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
Testosterone, 25.0 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-1025-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0318-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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