FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0249-2021

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, 100 Tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC: 29033-056-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot MET200601, 07/2022

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Nostrum Laboratories Inc
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1800 N Topping Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64120-1228

Distribution

Quantity
7071 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-01-25
FDA classified
2021-02-04
Posted by FDA
2021-02-10
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0249-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.