FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health testosterone pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination
What this means
Asteria Health testosterone pellets may contain metal particulate matter as a result of a manufacturing issue. The recall affects specific lot numbers distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported to date.
- Check if you have an affected lot number: 251000122 (exp. 04/01/2026), 251000151 (exp. 08/02/2026), 251000155 (exp. 08/08/2026), or 251000173 (exp. 09/05/2026)
- Do not use affected pellets; contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for instructions
- Return recalled pellets to your pharmacy or healthcare 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
70,959 pellets.
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
Testosterone, 50.0 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-1050-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0320-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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