FDA-Drug2026-02-18Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Asteria Health testosterone and triamcinolone pellets recalled for potential metal particles
What this means
Asteria Health is recalling a hormone medication pellet containing testosterone and triamcinolone due to the potential presence of metal particulate matter in the product. The recall affects lot 256000105 with an expiration date of September 19, 2026, distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
- Stop using the affected pellets immediately if you have them
- Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on next steps
- Check if your medication matches lot #256000105 with expiration 09/19/2026
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
7,840 pellets
Manufactured in
432 Industrial Ln, N/A, Birmingham, AL, United States
Products
Testosterone 200mg, Triamcinolone Acetonide 40mcg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-6200-43.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0329-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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