FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0046-2015

Product

GLIMEPIRIDE TABLETS, USP 2 mg, a)100 count bottle, (NDC 42571-101-01), b) 500 count Bottle (NDC 42571-101-05), Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited, Goa-403 722, INDIA, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA, Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540

Brand name
Glimepiride
Generic name
Glimepiride
Active ingredient
Glimepiride
Route
Oral
NDCs
42571-100, 42571-101, 42571-102, 42571-103, 42571-104, 42571-105
FDA application
ANDA091220
Affected lot / code info
GLBG001 Exp.12/14, GLBG008 Exp. 06/15

Why it was recalled

Failed Stability Specifications: Micro Labs is recalling two lots due to out of specification results during stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
Micro Labs Usa, Inc S
Manufacturer
Micro Labs Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
104 Carnegie Ctr, Te 216, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6232

Distribution

Quantity
11,328 bottles
Distribution pattern
CT, FL, MD, MS, NY

Timeline

Recall initiated
2014-10-09
FDA classified
2014-10-27
Posted by FDA
2014-11-05
Terminated
2015-12-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0046-2015. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Glimepiride · FDA Drug Recalls