FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health testosterone pellets recalled for potential metal particulate contamination
What this means
Asteria Health is recalling certain testosterone pellet injections because they may contain metal particulate matter. The contamination was identified in seven specific manufacturing lots with expiration dates between June 2026 and September 2026. No injuries have been reported so far.
- Check if your testosterone pellet is from Asteria Health (NDC 79559-1100-32) and matches one of the recalled lot numbers
- Do not use the pellet if it is from a recalled lot
- Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacy for instructions on replacement or alternative treatment
- Visit the FDA website or call Asteria Health for a full list of affected lot numbers
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
153,498 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
Testosterone, 100 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC:79559-1100-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0323-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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