Estradiol Vaginal Inserts (Glenmark) – Defective Applicator (2018)
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 Vaginal Inserts, USP, 10 mcg, Rx only, packaged in a) 8 count (NDC 68462-711-71) and b) 18 count (NDC 68462-711-88) cartons, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Ltd., Colvale, Goa India, Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA Mahwah, NJ
Brand
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch numbers: a) 20180393, exp. date 01/31/2020, 20180424, exp. date 02/29/2020, 20180425, exp. date 02/29/2020, 20180427, exp. date 02/29/2020, b) 20180338, exp. date 12/31/2019, 20180386, exp. date 01/31/2020
Products Sold
Batch numbers: a) 20180393, exp. date 01/31/2020, 20180424, exp. date 02/29/2020, 20180425, exp. date 02/29/2020, 20180427, exp. date 02/29/2020; b) 20180338, exp. date 12/31/2019, 20180386, exp. date 01/31/2020
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is recalling Estradiol Vaginal Inserts, USP, 10 mcg, Rx only, packaged in a) 8 count (NDC 68462-711-71) and b) 18 due to Defective Delivery System: Customer complaints of malfunctioning plunger of the applicator. 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
Defective Delivery System: Customer complaints of malfunctioning plunger of the applicator
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