FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0392-2022

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, 100 count HDPE bottles NDC# 72578-036-01

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
72578-035, 72578-036
FDA application
ANDA077060
Affected lot / code info
M008130 06/2022, M008131 06/2022, M008132 06/2022, M008133 06/2022, M010080 07/2022, M010081 07/2022, M011029 08/2022, M011030 08/2022, M011031 08/2022, M011032 08/2022, M011304 08/2022, M013394 09/2022, M013395 09/2022, M013396 09/2022, M013966 09/2022, M013967 09/2022, M100831 12/2022, M100832 12/2022, M100833 01/2023, M100834 01/2023, M101267 01/2023, M102718 01/2023, M102719 01/2023

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations- Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.

Recalling firm

Firm
VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Manufacturer
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
20 Commerce Dr Ste 340, Cranford, New Jersey 07016-3617

Distribution

Quantity
23,8416/100 count bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 17 wholesalers who further distributed the product to 85 locations.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-12-27
FDA classified
2022-01-21
Posted by FDA
2022-02-02
Terminated
2023-09-20
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0392-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.