Empower Pharmacy recalls estradiol cypionate injections due to lack of sterility assurance. Affected lots may pose infection risks. Contact for details.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
Empower Pharmacy is recalling estradiol cypionate injections because they may not be sterile. This could lead to infections if used improperly.
The injections may not be sterile, which could cause infections if used. This is a risk for patients receiving the medication through injections.
Prescription patients using the recalled estradiol cypionate injections. Those with specific lot numbers are most at risk.
Check for the lot number 179338 on the vial. The product was compounded by Empower Pharmacy in Houston, TX and expires August 14, 2024.
Look for lot number 179338 on the vial label.
The product may not be sterile, which could cause infections. Do not use if you have the recalled lot number.
Check the lot number on the vial; the recalled product has lot number 179338.
Check the vial lot number. If it's 179338, contact Empower Pharmacy for instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Empower Pharmacy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0630-2024 — Empower Pharmacy Empower Pharmacy Hello, I own a Empower Pharmacy that is covered by recall D-0630-2024 from Empower Pharmacy. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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