FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0193-2016

Product

BIEST TD 80/20 (estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3)) W/V (weight/volume) 2.5MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in a) 3 mL and b) 10 mL prefilled, amber syringes, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marshall Avenue Unit 100, Aurora, IL 60506.

Affected lot / code info
a) Lot # 12162014:22@32, Exp 6/14/2015; Lot # 01122015:42@45, Exp 7/11/2015; b) Lot # 01212015:65@5, Exp 7/20/2015

Why it was recalled

Recalled products were made using an active ingredient that was recalled by a supplier due to penicillin cross contamination.

Recalling firm

Firm
the Compounder
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
340 Marshall Ave Unit 100, N/A, Aurora, Illinois 60506-5649

Distribution

Quantity
30 (3mL) syringes, 9 (10mL) syringes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2015-03-10
FDA classified
2015-11-10
Posted by FDA
2015-11-18
Terminated
2016-05-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0193-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.