Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 500 mg, 1000 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Labora...

FDA Recall #D-0163-2017 — Class II — November 2, 2016

Recall #D-0163-2017 Date: November 2, 2016 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 500 mg, 1000 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Montvale, NJ NDC 67877-217-10

Reason for Recall

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; report of Amlodipine Tablets found in 1000 count bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP

Recalling Firm

Ascend Laboratories LLC — Montvale, NJ

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

1739 bottles

Distribution

AL, FL, GA, SC & TN

Code Information

Lot 6121056, exp 5/2019

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated