CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 2 Dec 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Estradiol USP 99.5%, .5% Stearic Acid NF Pellets recalled by Qualgen
Qualgen is recalling Estradiol USP 99.5%, .5% Stearic Acid NF Pellets, one-count vials, 6 mg (, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0386-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72401
- Recalling firm
- Qualgen, Edmond, OK
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Oct 2015
- FDA classified
- 24 Nov 2015
- Reported
- 2 Dec 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Injectable & IV Drugs
Timeline
| 9 Oct 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Nov 2015 | Classified by FDA | +46 days |
| 2 Dec 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The firm is recalling all sterile preparations within expiry due to deficient practices which may have an impact on sterility assurance.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Estradiol USP 99.5%, .5% Stearic Acid NF Pellets, 3 mL, one-count vials, 6 mg (NDC 69761-006-01),10 mg (NDC 69761-010-01),12.5 mg (NDC 69761-012-01), 15 mg (NDC 69761-015-01),18 mg (NDC 69761-018-01),20 mg (NDC 69761-020-01), 22 mg (NDC 69761-022-01), 25 mg (NDC 69761-025-01), Rx only, Compounded by Qualgen, Edmond, Oklahoma 73013
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: The firm is recalling all sterile preparations within expiry due to deficient practices which may have an impact on sterility assurance.
Which lots are affected?
Lots: A002 Exp.: 10/23/2015; A003 Exp.: 10/25/2015; A009 Exp.: 11/01/2015; A011 Exp.: 11/2/2015; A014 Exp.: 11/8/2015; A016 Exp.: 11/10/2015; A027 Exp.: 11/20/2015; A028 Exp.: 11/21/2015; A030 Exp.: 11/22/2015; A032 Exp.: 11/23/2015; A037 Exp.: 11/24/2015; A039 Exp.: 11/27/2015; A042 Exp.: 11/28/2015; A044 Exp.: 11/29/2015; A050 Exp.: 12/06/2015; A051 Exp.: 12/10/2015; A053 Exp.: 12/12/2015; A062 Exp.: 12/20/2015; A065 Exp.: 12/28/2015
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 72401| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Testosterone USP 99.5%, .5% Stearic Acid NF Pellets recalled by Qualgen | Qualgen | Sterility | Nationwide |
More recalls from Qualgen
All 27| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Testosterone 200 mg Pellet recalled by Qualgen | Qualgen | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol 10mg pellet recalled by Qualgen | Qualgen | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol 6 mg pellet recalled by Qualgen | Qualgen | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Testosterone 12.5mg pellet recalled by Qualgen | Qualgen | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol 25mg pellet recalled by Qualgen | Qualgen | Sterility | Nationwide |
Other Estradiol recalls
All 71| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol Gel, 0.1%, 0.25 mg per packet, 30 packets recalledEstradiol | ANI Pharmaceuticals | Other | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol, 6 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet recalled by F.H. INVESTMENTS, Inc. ( | F.H. Investments Inc. ( | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol, 22 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet recalled by F.H. INVESTMENTS, Inc. ( | F.H. Investments Inc. ( | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol, 18 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet recalled by F.H. INVESTMENTS, Inc. ( | F.H. Investments Inc. ( | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Estradiol,15 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet recalled by F.H. INVESTMENTS, Inc. ( | F.H. Investments Inc. ( | Particulate Matter | Nationwide |