FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health testosterone and triamcinolone pellets recalled for potential metal particulate matter
METALNationwide distribution
Stop using Asteria Health hormone pellets
Asteria Health is recalling a testosterone and triamcinolone acetonide combination pellet due to the potential presence of metal particulate matter in the product. The recall affects lot #256000104 with an expiration date of 07/30/2026, distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Stop using this medication immediately if you have pellets from lot #256000104
- Contact your prescribing physician or clinic for instructions on how to safely stop treatment and discuss alternatives
- Do not remove the pellet yourself; return it to the clinic where it was implanted for professional removal
- Contact Asteria Health or the FDA if you have questions about your specific prescription
Hazard
Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Sold states
Nationwide in the USA
Affected count
4,599 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
Testosterone 100mg, Triamcinolone Acetonide 20mcg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC:79559-6100-32.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0328-2026Don't want to check this manually?
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