The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0681-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Partell Specialty Pharmacy Recalls Estradiol Pellets Due to Sterility Concerns

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Estradiol 55 mg pellets in Nevada due to a non-approved sterilization method.

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 for significant injury or health risk scenarios.

Plain-English summary

Partell Specialty Pharmacy is recalling Estradiol 55 mg (SD) pellets in amber vials. The recall is being conducted because the firm used a non-approved method of sterilization for the drug products.

The affected product is prescription-only and was distributed only in Nevada. The specific lot number is 20180104@73, with a beyond-use date of July 3, 2018.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or the pharmacy for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Estradiol 55 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 — Prescription Sterile Pellets
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#: 20180104@73
  • BUD 07/03/2018.

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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