The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0679-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Partell Specialty Pharmacy Recalls Estradiol Pellets Due to Sterility Concerns

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Estradiol 40 mg pellets in Nevada due to a non-approved sterilization method.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a lack of assurance of sterility, which poses a risk of harm without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Estradiol 40 mg (SD) pellets in amber vials. The recall is being conducted because the firm used a non-approved method of sterilization, which raises concerns about the sterility of the drug products.

The affected product is prescription-only Estradiol 40 mg (SD) pellets. The specific lot number is 20171017@87, with a beyond-use date of 04/15/2018. The distribution was limited to Nevada.

Consumers who have this product should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for instructions on how to dispose of or replace the medication.

The recalled product

Product
Estradiol 40 mg (SD) pellets in amber vial, Rx only, Partell Specialty Pharmacy, 5835 S. Eastern Ave. #101, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (702) 791-3800.
Manufacturer
Partell Specialty Pharmacy
Category
Drug — Sterile Drug Product
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot#: 20171017@87
  • BUD 04/15/2018.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 49 recalled by Partell Specialty Pharmacy 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.

See all 49 products in this recall →

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