The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0187-2016·Announced 2015-11-18

The Compounder Recalls BIEST TD 50/50 Transdermal Cream Due to Penicillin Contamination

The Compounder is recalling BIEST TD 50/50 transdermal cream because the active ingredient was contaminated with penicillin by a supplier.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric, particularly given the risk of allergic reaction from penicillin contamination.

Plain-English summary

The Compounder is recalling BIEST TD 50/50 (Estradiol USP Micronized/Estriol USP Micronized) 2.5 MG/ML transdermal cream, dispensed in 10 mL prefilled syringes. The recall affects 3 (10mL) syringes per unit, specifically Lot # 01232015:03@14 with an expiration date of 4/23/2015. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the active ingredient used to manufacture the product was recalled by a supplier due to penicillin cross-contamination. This contamination poses a risk of allergic reactions for patients sensitive to penicillin.

Consumers who have this specific lot of BIEST TD 50/50 should stop using it immediately and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
BIEST TD 50/50 (Estradiol USP Micronized (E2)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3)) W/V (weight /volume) 2.5 MG/ML transdermal cream, dispensed in 10 mL prefilled syringes, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marshall Avenue Unit 100, Aurora, IL 60506.
Manufacturer
the Compounder
Category
Drug — Transdermal Cream
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot # 01232015:03@14
  • Exp 4/23/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 47 recalled by the Compounder under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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