The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0780-2020·Announced 2020-01-22

Letco Medical Recalls Subpotent Estriol USP Micronized Drug Products

Letco Medical LLC is voluntarily recalling subpotent Estriol USP Micronized products distributed in the US and internationally.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or fatalities, and the hazard is a quality issue (subpotency) rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Letco Medical LLC, based in Decatur, Alabama, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Estriol USP Micronized drug products. The recall was initiated on January 10, 2020, and was classified as Class II by the FDA. The affected products are prescription-only (Rx Only) and were repackaged by Letco Medical LLC.

The reason for the recall is that the products were found to be subpotent, meaning they did not contain the full labeled amount of the active ingredient. The affected lots include various jar sizes (1 gm, 5 gm, 25 gm, 100 gm, 500 gm, and 1 kg) with specific NDC numbers and expiration dates ranging from June 2020 to September 2021. The total quantity involved is 3,685 jars across six product sizes.

The products were distributed in the United States, Australia, Canada, Israel, the Philippines, and Taiwan. The recall was initiated by the firm and was terminated on April 7, 2021. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory against the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the official recall notice to determine if they are affected.

The recalled product

Product
Estriol USP Micronized a) 100 gm NDC 62991-2159-04; b) 1 gm NDC 62991-2159-01; c) 1 kg NDC 62991-2159-06; d) 25 gm NDC 62991-2159-03; e) 500 gm NDC 62991-2159-05; f) 5 gm NDC 62991-2159-02, Rx Only Repackaged by: Letco Medical, LLC. Decatur, AL 35601
Manufacturer
Letco Medical LLC
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 (20)

  • Lots: a) 1804030048 Exp. 06/06/2020
  • 1712270019
  • 1802160017 Exp. 08/06/2020
  • 1804300021
  • 1806270007
  • 1808090056
  • 1904290047 Exp. 04/16/2021
  • 1810190004
  • 1812200072
  • 1901250024 Exp. 08/13/2021
  • 1902190028
  • 1907260018 Exp 09/14/2021
  • b) 1804030049 Exp. 06/06/2020
  • 1712270020
  • 1802160018 Exp. 08/06/2020
  • 1804300022
  • 1806270008
  • 1808090057
  • 1904290048 Exp. 04/16/2021
  • 1810190005

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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