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amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets, USP 500 mg Rx Only 90 Tablets bottles, M...

FDA Drug Recall #D-1344-2020 — Class II — May 29, 2020

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-1344-2020
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated May 29, 2020
Status Ongoing
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Location Brookhaven, NY
Product Type Drugs
Quantity N/A

Product Description

amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets, USP 500 mg Rx Only 90 Tablets bottles, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad, 388213, INDIA Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08907 NDC 65162-178-09

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide

Lot / Code Information

AM190123A 1/31/2021 AM190193A 1/31/2021 AM190194A 1/31/2021 AM190195A 1/31/2021 AM190196A 1/31/2021 AM190197A 1/31/2021 AM190198A 1/31/2021 AM190199A 1/31/2021 AM190200A 2/28/2021 AM190201A 2/28/2021 AM190202A 2/28/2021 AM190269A 2/28/2021 AM190270A 2/28/2021 AM190271A 2/28/2021 AM190272A 2/28/2021 AM190289A 2/28/2021 AM190290A 2/28/2021 AM190291A 2/28/2021 AM190292A 2/28/2021 AM190293A 2/28/2021 AM190294A 2/28/2021 AM190549A 4/30/2021 AM190550A 4/30/2021 AM190551A 4/30/2021 AM190552A 4/30/2021 AM190553A 4/30/2021 AM190554A 4/30/2021 AM190555A 5/31/2021 AM190556A 5/31/2021 AM190586A 5/31/2021 AM190587A 5/31/2021 AM190588A 5/31/2021 AM190589A 5/31/2021 AM190590A 5/31/2021 AM190605A 5/31/2021 AM190673A 6/30/2021 AM190707A 6/30/2021 AM190708A 6/30/2021 AM190709A 6/30/2021 AM190710A 6/30/2021 AM190714C 6/30/2021 AM190751C 6/30/2021 AM190752C 6/30/2021 AM190753A 8/31/2021 AM190754A 8/31/2021 AM190755A 8/31/2021 AM190756A 8/31/2021 AM190757A 8/31/2021 AM190929A 8/31/2021 AM190930A 8/31/2021 AM190931A 8/31/2021 AM190932A 8/31/2021 AM190933A 8/31/2021 AM190995A 8/31/2021 AM191000A 8/31/2021 AM191001A 8/31/2021 AM191002A 8/31/2021 AM191003A 8/31/2021 AM191034A 9/30/2021 AM191035A 9/30/2021 AM191036A 9/30/2021 AM191037A 9/30/2021 AM191038A 9/30/2021 AM191039A 9/30/2021 AM191086A 9/30/2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

cGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice — the FDA's regulations governing drug manufacturing quality. A cGMP recall means the company failed to follow required manufacturing standards. This could involve inadequate testing, poor environmental controls, documentation failures, or process deviations. cGMP recalls do not always mean the product is directly harmful — in many cases, quality records are insufficient to confirm the product meets specifications. However, the FDA requires a recall because without proper documentation, product quality cannot be assured. These are often Class II or Class III recalls.

Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.

Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.

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