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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Mar 5, 2025 (2 years ago)

Testosterone Gel 1%

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Presence of foreign substance: Presence of Benzene.

Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter

Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.

What was recalled

Testosterone Gel 1%, 5 grams, 30 Unit-dose Packets in a carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Strides Pharma Inc., East Brunswick, NJ, NDC 64380-152-02

Affected NDC 64380-0152-02

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

Drug: Testosterone

Product details

From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Testosterone
NDC 64380-0152
50 mg/5g Gel
Transdermal
Strides Pharma Science Limited Rx · CIII
Recalling firm
Strides Pharma, Inc.
NDC code
64380-152-02
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0294-2025 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.

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