US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated 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.

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