FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0062-2021

Product

Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP 750 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-624-01

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
49483-623, 49483-624
FDA application
ANDA090295
Affected lot / code info
M125E Oct-20; D001F, C084F Nov-20; F073F, E063F Jan-21; F072F Mar-21; J002F, J087F Apr-21; K080F, L056F Jun 21; M046F, Jul-21; 9R9001, Oct-21; 9R9002, Nov-21; 9R0001, 9R0002 Dec-21; 9R0003, XR0016, 9R0004, 9R0005 Mar-22; 9R0006, 9R0007 Apr-22

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Marksans Pharma Limited
Manufacturer
TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
& L - 83 Plots L - 82, Verna, Goa, Vasco Da Gama, N/A N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
368,976 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-10-02
FDA classified
2020-11-02
Posted by FDA
2020-11-11
Terminated
2024-02-21
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0062-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release · FDA Drug Recalls