FDAClass IIJuly 1, 2020

metFORMIN HCL ER 500 mg recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

metFORMIN HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets (NDC 72789-009-30); b) 60 tablets (NDC 72789-009-60); c) 90 tablets (NDC 72789-009-90); d) 180 tablets (NDC…

Why was metFORMIN HCL ER 500 mg 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) A20B02, I19D03, J19A98, K19E32, L19C86 Exp. 12/31/2020; b) I19D55, I19F50, K19A18, K19D87, L19B34, L19D23, L19E74 Exp. 12/31/2020; c) I19E91, I19F33, J19B88, J19E70, K19D26, L19A65 Exp. 12/31/2020; d) I19C21 Exp. 08/21/2020, I19C57, J19C21, J19C67, K19B53, L19C77, L19E44 Exp. 12/31/2020; e) XP9004 Exp. 12/31/2020

Product
metFORMIN HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets (NDC 72789-009-30); b) 60 tablets (NDC 72789-009-60); c) 90 tablets (NDC 72789-009-90); d) 180 tablets (NDC…
Recalling firm
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Quantity
1969 bottles
Distribution
United States.
Recall date
July 1, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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