Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8-count Vaginal Inserts (with disposable applicators) per carton (NDC 68462-711-71) and b) 18-count Vaginal Inserts (with disposable applicators) per carton (NDC 68462-711-88), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403 513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Defective Delivery System: complaints for difficulty in pushing the plunger of the applicator.

Recall #: D-0156-2020
Affected scope: 216,840 cartons
Initiated: October 22, 2019

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA recalled Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8-count Vaginal Inserts (with dispo… - a moderate-severity action.

Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8-count Vaginal Inserts (with dispo… was recalled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA in November 6, 2019. Reason: Defective Delivery System: complaints for difficulty in pushing the plunger of the applicator.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0156-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Defective Delivery System: complaints for difficulty in pushing the plunger of the applicator..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: November 6, 2019
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0156-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Product description

Estradiol Vaginal Inserts USP, 10 mcg, packaged in a) 8-count Vaginal Inserts (with disposable applicators) per carton (NDC 68462-711-71) and b) 18-count Vaginal Inserts (with disposable applicators) per carton (NDC 68462-711-88), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403 513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Reason for recall

Defective Delivery System: complaints for difficulty in pushing the plunger of the applicator.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0156-2020
Date reported	November 6, 2019
Date initiated	October 22, 2019
Recalling firm	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Firm location	Mahwah, NJ
Affected scope	216,840 cartons
Distribution	Nationwide in the USA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Defective Delivery System: complaints for difficulty in pushing the plunger of the applicator.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 6, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0156-2020.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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