FDAClass IIDecember 4, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals of NY…

Why was AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets 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?

Lots: a) HK16617A Exp. 11/30/2019, HL03917A Exp. 11/30/2019, HL04017A Exp. 11/30/2019, HM06017A Exp. 11/30/2019, HM06117A Exp. 11/30/2019, HB03518A Exp. 03/31/2020, HB03618A Exp. 03/31/2020, HC14018A Exp. 04/30/2020, HC14118A Exp. 04/30/2020, HC14218A Exp. 04/30/2020, HC14318A Exp. 04/30/2020, HC14418A Exp. 04/30/2020, HC14518A Exp. 05/31/2020, HH04518A Exp. 08/31/2020, HH04618A Exp. 08/31/2020, HH04718A Exp. 08/31/2020, HH04818A Exp. 08/31/2020, HH04918A Exp. 08/31/2020, HK02718A Exp. 10/31/2020, HK06918A Exp. 10/31/2020, HL07418A Exp. 11/30/2020, HL07518A Exp. 11/30/2020, HA00419A Exp. 12/31/2020, HA00519A Exp. 12/31/2020, HA02719A Exp. 12/31/2020, HA02819A Exp. 12/31/2020, HA2719A Exp. 12/31/2020, HC05019A Exp. 03/31/2021, HC05119A Exp. 03/31/2021, HC05911A Exp. 03/31/2021, HE03319A Exp. 04/30/2021, HE03419A Exp. 04/30/2021, HE05419A Exp. 04/30/2021, HG02319A Exp. 06/30/2021, HG02419A Exp. 06/30/2021, HG02619A Exp. 06/30/2021; b) 21570 Exp. 03/31/2020, 21571 Exp. 03/31/2020, 22190 Exp. 03/31/2020, 22192 Exp. 05/31/2020, 22497 Exp. 05/31/2020, 22620 Exp. 05/31/2020, 22999 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23000 Exp. 09/30/2020, 24158 Exp. 03/31/2021, 24159 Exp. 04/30/2021; c) 21241 Exp. 03/31/2020, 21680 Exp. 03/31/2020, 22193 Exp. 03/31/2020, 22657 Exp. 03/31/2020, 23001 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23002 Exp. 09/30/2020, 24157 Exp. 04/30/2021

Product
AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals of NY…
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
Quantity
631,138 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide.
Recall date
December 4, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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