Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactu...

FDA Recall #D-1384-2020 — Class II — July 7, 2020

Recall #D-1384-2020 Date: July 7, 2020 Classification: Class II Status: Terminated

Product Description

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-336-07

Reason for Recall

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

Recalling Firm

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. — Baltimore, MD

Classification

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

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

59,568 bottles

Distribution

Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Code Information

Batch # G808293 Aug-20 G808284 Aug-20 G808285 Aug-20 G808343 Aug-20 G901201 Dec-20 G901202 Dec-20 G906915 Jul-21 G906913 Jul-21 G906914 Jul-21 G002135 Jan-22 G002849 Feb-22

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated