The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0984-2016·Announced 2016-06-15

Estradiol Valerate Recall Due to Sterility Assurance Concerns

Well Care Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Estradiol Valerate 40mg/mL vials because FDA inspections found GMP violations that may affect sterility.

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 rating under the rubric, particularly given the potential impact on sterility of a medical product.

Plain-English summary

Well Care Compounding Pharmacy is recalling Estradiol Valerate 40mg/mL, packaged in 1mL and 5mL vials. The recall involves 869 units distributed in Nevada. The product is prescription-only.

The recall was initiated because FDA inspections identified Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) violations that potentially impact product quality and sterility. This lack of assurance of sterility is the primary reason for the recall.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or the pharmacy for instructions on how to return or dispose of the medication.

The recalled product

Product
ESTRADIOL VALERATE 40MG/ML, packaged in 1mL and 5mL vials, Rx only, Well Care Compounding Pharmacy Las Vegas, NV 89121
Affected units
869

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 (12)

  • Lot #: 02162016:85@45
  • Exp. 5/17/2016
  • Lot #:03092016:30@19
  • Exp. 06/07/2016
  • Lot #: 01282016:77@25
  • Exp.05/03/2016
  • Lot #: 3112016:98@21
  • Exp. 06/13/2016
  • Lot #:03242016:52@22
  • Exp. 06/27/2016
  • Lot #: 04122016:15@50
  • Exp. 7/11/2016

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 51 recalled by Well Care Compounding 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 51 products in this recall →