FDAClass IIOctober 16, 2019

Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg 60 recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg 60 Capsules Rx Only Manufactured by Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ Product of India NDC 0781-2855-60

Why was Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg 60 recalled?

CGMP Deviations: Detection of a trace amount of an unexpected impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA).

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?

HC9266 4/30/2020 HD1865 4/30/2020 HP9441 9/30/2020 JK7994 8/31/2021 JK8659 8/31/2021

Product
Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150mg 60 Capsules Rx Only Manufactured by Sandoz Inc. Princeton, NJ Product of India NDC 0781-2855-60
Recalling firm
Sandoz, Inc
Quantity
100,314 bottles
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide
Recall date
October 16, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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