FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0058-2021

Product

Metformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 NDC 72189-064-90

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
72189-064, 72189-150
FDA application
ANDA090295
Affected lot / code info
Lot: 04DE1902, 11DE1908 Exp. 06/30/2021

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Direct Rx
Manufacturer
direct rx
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
94 Worldwide Dr, N/A, Dawsonville, Georgia 30534-6828

Distribution

Quantity
88 bottles
Distribution pattern
FL

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-10-12
FDA classified
2020-11-02
Posted by FDA
2020-11-11
Terminated
2021-09-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0058-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.