Estradiol Pellets (Franck's Lab) – sterility concern (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ESTRADIOL 25MG PELLETS 1 PELLET, 15 PEL, 15 PELLET, 2 PELLET, 2 TAB, 3 PELLET, 4 PELLET, 6 PELL, 6 PELLET; ESTRADIOL 50MG PELLETS 1 PELELT, 1 PELLET, 4 PELLET, 6 PELLET; ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE 5MG/ML INJECTABLE 5 ML; ESTRADIOL VALERATE IN COTTONSEED OIL 40 MG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML; ESTRADIOL VALERATE IN SESAME OIL 40 MG/ML INJECTABLE 10 ML (16 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Brand
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
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Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling ESTRADIOL 25MG PELLETS 1 PELLET, 15 PEL, 15 PELLET, 2 PELLET, 2 TAB, 3 PELLET, 4 PELLET, 6 PELL, 6 P due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026