FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health testosterone pellets recalled for potential metal particulate matter
What this means
Asteria Health is recalling testosterone pellets (87.5 mg) because they may contain metal particles. The recall affects three specific lots distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported so far.
- Check if you have testosterone pellets from Asteria Health with lot numbers 251000145, 251000161, or 251000175.
- Stop using affected pellets immediately.
- Contact your prescriber or pharmacy for guidance on next steps.
- Return unused 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
62,581 pellets.
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
Testosterone, 87.5 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-1087-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0322-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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