FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT

Asteria Health testosterone pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination

METALNationwide distribution

Stop using Asteria Health testosterone pellets

Asteria Health's testosterone pellets may contain metal particulate matter due to a manufacturing issue. The FDA has identified five affected lot numbers distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.

  • Stop using your Asteria Health testosterone pellet if the lot number matches: 251000131, 251000136, 251000150, 251000158, or 251000159
  • Contact your doctor or pharmacy immediately for guidance on replacing your medication
  • Do not discard your pellet; return it to your pharmacy or doctor for proper disposal
Hazard

Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter

Sold states
Nationwide in the USA
Affected count
60,868 pellets.
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
Testosterone, 37.5 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-1037-32.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0319-2026

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