FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health testosterone pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination
What this means
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
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
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-0319-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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