FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0208-2016

Product

BIEST TD 80/20 (Estradiol (E2) Trit (Yellow)/Estriol USP Micronized (E3) VAN CR (vanishing cream) W/V (weight/volume) (4812) 2.5MG/ML Transdermal cream, dispensed in a) 1mL and b)3 mL prefilled, amber syringes, Rx only, The Compounder, 340 Marshall Avenue Unit 100, Aurora, IL 60506.

Affected lot / code info
a) Lot # 12292014:90@21, Exp 6/27/2015; b) Lot # 02032015:55@13, Exp 8/2/2015

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
1(1mL) syringe, 56 (3mL) 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-0208-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.