regulatory
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.55
Biote subsidiary recalls hormone pellets due to metal particulate; expects $1.3M Q4 charge
biote Corp.
- Asteria Health voluntarily recalled specific lots of hormone pellets shipped May 20, 2025–Jan 19, 2026 due to potential metal particulate.
- Expects ~$1.3M one-time charge in Q4 2025 cost of products for write-off of impacted inventory.
- Additional recall costs in 2026 estimated at ~$1.0M; recall conducted with FDA knowledge.
- Company states recall does not materially impact ability to supply practitioners or service patients.
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