FDAClass IIJuly 1, 2020

amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets recall: Nitrosamine Impurity

amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, Rx only, 100 Tablets bottles, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad, 388213, INDIA Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 65162-179-10

Why was amneal 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?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA 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?

AM181337A 10/31/2020 AM181338A 10/31/2020 AM181339A 11/30/2020 AM181340A 11/30/2020 AM181341A 11/30/2020 AM181342A 11/30/2020 AM181343A 11/30/2020 AM181344A 11/30/2020 AM181356A 11/30/2020 AM181357A 11/30/2020 AM181358A 11/30/2020 AM181359A 11/30/2020 AM181360A 11/30/2020 AM181361A 11/30/2020 AM181362A 11/30/2020 AM181363A 11/30/2020 AM181415A 11/30/2020 AM190040B 12/31/2020 AM190041A 12/31/2020 AM190042A 12/31/2020 AM190043A 12/31/2020 AM190044A 12/31/2020 AM190045A 12/31/2020 AM190046A 12/31/2020 AM190473B 4/30/2021 AM190474A 4/30/2021 AM190475A 4/30/2021 AM190476A 4/30/2021 AM190477A 4/30/2021 AM190478A 4/30/2021 AM190479A 4/30/2021 AM190480A 4/30/2021 AM190481A 4/30/2021 AM190482A 4/30/2021 AM190834A 7/31/2021 AM190835A 7/31/2021 AM190836A 7/31/2021 AM190837A 7/31/2021 AM190838A 7/31/2021 AM191004A 8/31/2021 AM191005A 8/31/2021 AM191006A 8/31/2021 AM191007A 8/31/2021 AM191008A 9/30/2021 AM191271A 10/31/2021 AM191272A 10/31/2021 AM191273A 10/31/2021 AM191274A 10/31/2021 AM191338A 11/30/2021 AM191339A 11/30/2021 AM191340A 11/30/2021 AM191341 12/31/2021 AM191342 12/31/2021 AM200109 12/31/2021 AM200110 12/31/2021 AM200111 12/31/2021

Product
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, Rx only, 100 Tablets bottles, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad, 388213, INDIA Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 65162-179-10
Recalling firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Quantity
N/A
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
July 1, 2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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