FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0543-2024

Product

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

Brand name
Estradiol
Generic name
Estradiol
Active ingredient
Estradiol
Route
Transdermal
NDCs
70710-1191, 70710-1192, 70710-1193, 70710-1194, 70710-1195
FDA application
ANDA206241
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: M311202, Exp. Date 2/25; M311201, Exp. Date 1/25

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
13,440 units
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2024-05-16
FDA classified
2024-06-06
Posted by FDA
2024-06-12
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0543-2024. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.