FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0050-2021

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release 750 mg, 30 count blister cards, Rx only, Repackaged by: RemedyRepack Inc., Indiana, PA NDC 70518-2480-00

Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: J0423350-121219 exp. date 12/31/2020 J0434828-020320 exp. date 02/28/2021 J0442511-031220 exp. date 03/31/2021 J0448429-040920 exp. date 04/30/2021 J0472499-081020, J0472532-081020 exp. date 08/31/2021

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)

Recalling firm

Firm
RemedyRepack Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
625 Kolter Dr Ste 4, N/A, Indiana, Pennsylvania 15701-3571

Distribution

Quantity
79/30 count blister cards
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to one customer in PA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-10-11
FDA classified
2020-10-26
Posted by FDA
2020-11-04
Terminated
2021-02-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0050-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.