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Class III · Low risk Ongoing Initiated May 16, 2024 (2 years ago)

Estradiol Transdermal System

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.

Cause type: Impurity / degradation

An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.

What was recalled

Estradiol Transdermal System, USP (Twice-Weekly) 0.025mg/day, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Limited, Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 70710-1191-8

Affected NDC 70710-1191-08

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

Drug: Estradiol

Product details

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

ProductStrengthForm & routeLabelerType
Estradiol
NDC 70710-1191
.025 mg/d Patch, Extended Release
Transdermal
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Rx
Recalling firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
NDC code
70710-1191-8
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0543-2024 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm.

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All 2024 recalls
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Erythromycin Tablets

CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit

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Erythromycin Tablets

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Icosapent Ethyl Capsules

Failed Tablet/Capsule specifications: Red dots inside capsule and melted capsule caused by oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient.

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