FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0109-2018

Product

Riomet (metformin hydrochloride) Oral Solution Cherry Flavored 500 mg /5 mL, 4 fl. oz. (NDC 10631-206-01) and 16 fl. oz. (NDC 10631-206-02) HDPE bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc. Jacksonville, FL 32257 USA, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Cranbury, NJ 08512

Brand name
Riomet
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
10631-206, 10631-238
FDA application
NDA021591
Affected lot / code info
A lot # 160031A, A160031B; Exp. 11/17

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products

Recalling firm

Firm
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
270 Prospect Plains Rd, N/A, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-3605

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-04-18
FDA classified
2017-12-13
Posted by FDA
2017-12-20
Terminated
2018-05-30
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0109-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.