FDAClass IIDecember 4, 2019

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC…

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) 21307 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21309 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21528 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21527 Exp. 02/29/2020, 22247 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23214 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23243 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23244 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24198 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24199 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24289 Exp. 01/31/2021; b) 22291 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23215 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23776 Exp. 01/31/2021

Product
AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC…
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
Quantity
104,797 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide.
Recall date
December 4, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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