Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg - a).30-count bottles (NDC 65162-254-30), b).100-count bottles (ND...
FDA Drug Recall #D-0613-2020 — Class II — November 22, 2019
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | D-0613-2020 |
| Classification | Class II — Moderate risk |
| Date Initiated | November 22, 2019 |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Location | Brookhaven, NY |
| Product Type | Drugs |
| Quantity | N/A |
Product Description
Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg - a).30-count bottles (NDC 65162-254-30), b).100-count bottles (NDC 65162-254-10) and c). 250-count bottles (NDC 65162-254-25).
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
Lot / Code Information
AR172033B 11/2019 AR180024A 12/2019 AR180025A 12/2019 AR180118A 12/2019 AR180119A 12/2019 AR180519A 3/2020 AR180615A 3/2020 AR181795A 11/2020 AR181921B 12/2020 AR190705A 4/2021 AR172029A 11/2019 AR172030A 11/2019 AR180021A 12/2019 AR180022A 12/2019 AR180023A 12/2019 AR180123A 12/2019 AR180144A 1/2020 AR180145A 1/2020 AR180146A 1/2020 AR180147A 1/2020 AR180402A 2/2020 AR180465A 2/2020 AR180466A 2/2020 AR180467A 2/2020 AR180468A 2/2020 AR180613A 3/2020 AR181156A 7/2020 AR181157A 7/2020 AR190418B 2/2021 AR171800A 11/2019 AR171801A 11/2019 AR171802A 11/2019 AR171803A 11/2019 AR171804A 11/2019 AR171931A 11/2019 AR171932A 11/2019 AR171933A 11/2019 AR171934A 11/2019 AR171935A 11/2019 AR171936A 11/2019 AR171937A 11/2019 AR172026A 11/2019 AR172027A 11/2019 AR172028A 11/2019 AR172031A 11/2019 AR172032A 11/2019 AR172033A 11/2019 AR172034A 11/2019 AR172035A 11/2019 AR180030A 12/2019 AR180031A 12/2019 AR180032A 12/2019 AR180033A 12/2019 AR180034A 12/2019 AR180113A 12/2019 AR180114A 12/2019 AR180115A 12/2019 AR180117A 12/2019 AR180120A 12/2019 AR180121A 12/2019 AR180122A 12/2019 AR180148A 1/2020 AR180198A 1/2020 AR180199A 1/2020 AR180200A 1/2020 AR180201A 1/2020 AR180202A 1/2020 AR180257A 1/2020 AR180258A 1/2020 AR180335A 2/2020 AR180336A 2/2020 AR180337A 2/2020 AR180338A 2/2020 AR180339A 2/2020 AR180374A 2/2020 AR180375A 2/2020 AR180376B 2/2020 AR180403A 2/2020 AR180404A 2/2020 AR180405A 2/2020 AR180406A 2/2020 AR180424A 2/2020 AR180486A 3/2020 AR180487A 3/2020 AR180488A 3/2020 AR180515A 3/2020 AR180516A 3/2020 AR180517A 3/2020 AR180518A 3/2020 AR180638A 3/2020 AR180640A 4/2020 AR180641A 4/2020 AR181920A 12/2020 AR181921A 12/2020 AR190414B 2/2021 AR190415A 2/2021 AR190416A 2/2021 AR190417A 2/2021 AR190418A 2/2021 AR190543A 3/2021 AR190544A 3/2021 AR190545A 3/2021
Other Recalls from Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
| Recall # | Classification | Product | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0616-2020 | Class II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg, 250-count bottl... | Nov 22, 2019 |
| D-0612-2020 | Class II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg a).60-count bot... | Nov 22, 2019 |
| D-0615-2020 | Class II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg, 1000-count bott... | Nov 22, 2019 |
| D-0614-2020 | Class II | Ranitidine Syrup Oral Solution 15 mg/mL 6. fl. ... | Nov 22, 2019 |
| D-0321-2020 | Class III | Isotretinoin Capsules, USP 10 mg. Rx Only, 3 Pr... | Oct 16, 2019 |
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.