FDAClass IINovember 11, 2020

metformin HCL ER 500 mg recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

metformin HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets NDC: 72789-009-30; b) 60 tablets NDC: 72789-009-60; c) 90 tablets NDC: 72789-009-90; d) 180 tablets NDC…

Why was metformin HCL ER 500 mg recalled?

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lots: a) B20D23, B20D67 Exp. 07/31/21, C20D55 Exp. 12/31/21; b) A20D92, A20F59, B20C16 Exp. 07/31/21, C20D63, D20A45, D20C80 Exp. 12/31/21, G20D46, I20C57 Exp. 04/30/22; c) A20D90, A20E77, A20F69, B20F43 Exp. 07/31/21, C20B14, D20A41 Exp. 12/31/21, I20D94, I20E56, J20A28 Exp. 04/30/22; d) B20B96 Exp. 07/31/21, C20C28, C20E58, D20B17 Exp. 12/31/21, G20D91 Exp. 04/30/22

Product
metformin HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets NDC: 72789-009-30; b) 60 tablets NDC: 72789-009-60; c) 90 tablets NDC: 72789-009-90; d) 180 tablets NDC…
Recalling firm
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Quantity
1683 bottles
Distribution
AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MN, NC, NY, OK, OR, WI
Recall date
November 11, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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