FDAClass IINovember 6, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 300 mg 500 recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 300 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-736-50 UPC 342291736504 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN…

Why was AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 300 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 17709 Exp.01/31/2020 Lot 18460 Exp.02/29/2020 Lot 19853 Exp.09/30/2020 Lot 22362 Exp.11/30/2020 Lot 22579 Exp.11/30/2020

Product
AVKARE Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules 300 mg 500 Capsules Rx Only NDC 42291-736-50 UPC 342291736504 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN…
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
Quantity
1351 bottles
Distribution
CO, MO
Recall date
November 6, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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