Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 recall
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 , NDC 00591-2720-60
Why was Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 recalled?
Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.
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?
Lot #: 1139500A, Exp 04/2019; 1240343A, 1248901M, 1256614M, Exp 05/2020
- Product
- Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 , NDC 00591-2720-60
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- Quantity
- 82,291 bottles
- Distribution
- Product was distributed throughout the United States. Bulk product was distributed to Takeda, Deerfield, IL and may have been further distributed.
- Recall date
- October 31, 2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)