Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
cGMP Deviations; manufacturer initiated recall of API product after deficiencies noted during a recent FDA inspection
ESTRADIOL, USP (Hemihydrate)(Micronized), in a) 100 mg (NDC 38779-0869-07), b) 1 g (NDC 38779-0869-06), c) 5 g (NDC 38779-0869-03), d) 10 g (NDC 38779-0869-01), e) 25 g (NDC 38779-0869-04), f) 100 g (NDC 38779-0869-05) , g) 500 g (NDC 38779-0869-08), h) 1 Kg (NDC 38779-0869-09) bottles, Packed by MEDISCA INC. PLATTSBURGH, NY 12901; Product Code 0869
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.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: This recall is being initiated due to out-of-specification results total impurities.
Reason Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
Reason Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter
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