Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated May 8, 2012 (14 years ago)
Estradiol Hemihydrate M20 EP/USP Powder, packaged in a) 1.5 kg and b) 2.5 kg fiber drums…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Cross Contamination w/Other Products: This active pharmaceutical ingredient is being recalled due to cross contamination with another product.
What was recalled
Estradiol Hemihydrate M20 EP/USP Powder, packaged in a) 1.5 kg and b) 2.5 kg fiber drums, Rx only, Art. No. 165811, Bayer Pharma AG, D-13342 Berlin.
Recalling firm
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1433-2012
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.