FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0026-2019

Product

Actoplus met XR (pioglitazone and metformin HCl, extended-release) tablets, 15 mg/1000 mg, Rx Only, 30 tablet bottle, Distributed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC: 64764-510-30

Affected lot / code info
Lot, expiry: A26004, exp Apr 2020; A26443 and A26444, exp Sep 2020

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: tablets may be missing, in whole or in part, the laser drilled holes on the metformin core of the Actoplus met XR tablets.

Recalling firm

Firm
Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Takeda Pkwy, 4034BB1, Deerfield, Illinois 60015-5713

Distribution

Quantity
7,248 bottles
Distribution pattern
AR, LA, MS, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-09-10
FDA classified
2018-10-15
Posted by FDA
2018-10-17
Terminated
2020-04-13
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0026-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.