# FDA recall D-146-2013

> **Ascend Therapeutics Inc** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2012-11-19.

## Product

EstroGel (estradiol gel) 0.06%, contained in 50-gr metered pumps, 1.25g/pump depression,  for use as physician starter samples; product is labeled in part ***Manufactured for ASCEND Therapeutics Herndon, VA 20170 by DPT Laboratories San Antonio TX 78215***

## Reason for recall

Defective Container: Pump head detaching from the canister unit upon removal of the overcap.

## Distribution

Products were distributed nationwide.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-146-2013
- **Recalling firm:** Ascend Therapeutics Inc
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2012-11-19
- **Report date:** 2013-02-13
- **Termination date:** 2013-06-07

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-146-2013

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-146-2013. Retrieved 2026-05-27 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-146-2013. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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