Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets recall: Nitrosamine Impurity
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg a) 90 count (NDC 42291-611-90) b) 180 count (NDC 42291-611-18) c) 500 count (NDC…
Why was Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets recalled?
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
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) 23069 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24571 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25310 Exp. 07/31/2021, 26391 Exp. 01/31/2022; b) 22542 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23345 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24032 Exp. 03/31/2021, 24624 Exp. 07/31/2021, 24631 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25381 Exp. 08/31/2021, 25907 Exp. 10/31/2021, 26478 Exp. 01/31/2022; c) 22348 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22405 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22406 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22740 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23346 Exp. 11/30/2020, 23926 Exp. 03/31/2021, 24364 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25014 Exp. 07/31/2021, 25334 Exp. 09/30/2021, 25906 Exp. 10/31/2021, 26392 Exp. 01/31/2022
- Product
- Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg a) 90 count (NDC 42291-611-90) b) 180 count (NDC 42291-611-18) c) 500 count (NDC…
- Recalling firm
- AVKARE Inc.
- Quantity
- 88,545 bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide.
- Recall date
- June 24, 2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (drug)