Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 1000 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Manufact...
FDA Drug Recall #D-1385-2020 — Class II — July 7, 2020
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-1385-2020 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | July 7, 2020 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Location | Baltimore, MD |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | 273,060 bottles |
Product Description
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 1000 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-337-07
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
Lot / Code Information
Batch # G807619 Jul-20 G807620 Jul-20 G807733 Jul-20 G807734 Jul-20 G807735 Jul-20 G807445 Jul-20 G807617 Jul-20 G807618 Jul-20 G808042 Jul-20 G808043 Jul-20 G807349 Jul-20 G807350 Jul-20 G807444 Jul-20 G807507 Jul-20 G807508 Jul-20 G807314 Jul-20 G807316 Jul-20 G807325 Jul-20 G807348 Jul-20 G807616 Jul-20 G807312 Jul-20 G807313 Jul-20 G807315 Jul-20 G808374 Aug-20 G808427 Aug-20 G808373 Aug-20 G808426 Aug-20 G900057 Oct-20 G900058 Oct-20 G900059 Oct-20 G900060 Oct-20 G900061 Oct-20 G900062 Oct-20 G900106 Oct-20 G900140 Oct-20 G900141 Oct-20 G900152 Oct-20 G809596 Oct-20 G809598 Oct-20 G810182 Oct-20 G810183 Oct-20 G810184 Oct-20 G810185 Oct-20 G810186 Oct-20 G810187 Oct-20 G810188 Oct-20 G810189 Oct-20 G809554 Oct-20 G809556 Oct-20 G809557 Oct-20 G809558 Oct-20 G809559 Oct-20 G809548 Oct-20 G809549 Oct-20 G809550 Oct-20 G809551 Oct-20 G809552 Oct-20 G809553 Oct-20 G809555 Oct-20 G901004 Dec-20 G901005 Dec-20 G901053 Dec-20 G901002 Dec-20 G901003 Dec-20 G903182 Mar-21 G903183 Mar-21 G903236 Mar-21 G903237 Mar-21 G903238 Mar-21 G903155 Mar-21 G903156 Mar-21 G903157 Mar-21 G903158 Mar-21 G903159 Mar-21 G903178 Mar-21 G903179 Mar-21 G903180 Mar-21 G903181 Mar-21 G903239 Mar-21 G001837 Jan-22 G001860 Jan-22 G001861 Jan-22 G001905 Jan-22 G001933 Jan-22 G001934 Jan-22 G001763 Jan-22 G001764 Jan-22 G001765 Jan-22 G001766 Jan-22 G001767 Jan-22 G001795 Jan-22 G001836 Jan-22
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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.