FDAClass IINovember 6, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150 mg 500 recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-735-50 UPC 342291735507 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN…

Why was AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150 mg 500 recalled?

CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API

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 17708 Exp.11/30/2019 Lot 18459 Exp.03/31/2020 Lot 19033 Exp.07/31/2020 Lot 19032 Exp.07/31/2020 Lot 19031 Exp.06/30/2020 Lot 20204 Exp.09/30/2020 Lot 20205 Exp.09/30/2020 Lot 20663 Exp.10/31/2020 Lot 20664 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 20665 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 20666 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 21039 Exp.12/31/2020 Lot 21920 Exp.04/30/2021

Product
AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 150 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-735-50 UPC 342291735507 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN…
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
Quantity
7293 bottles
Distribution
CO, MO
Recall date
November 6, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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