Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Recalled products were made using an active ingredient that was recalled by a supplier due to penicillin cross contamination.
What was recalled
BIEST TD 89/11 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) W/V (weight/volume) VERSABASE 2.25MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in 3 mL prefilled, amber syringes, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marshall Avenue Unit 100, Aurora, IL 60506.
Recalling firm
the Compounder
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0211-2016
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.