FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0418-2021

Product

Namzaric (memantine HCl extended release and donepezil HCl) capsules 14 mg/10 mg per capsule 30 capsules Rx Only NDC 0456-1214-30 Distributed by Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, LLC.

Brand name
Namzaric
Generic name
Memantine Hydrochloride And Donepezil Hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Donepezil Hydrochloride, Memantine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0456-1207, 0456-1214, 0456-1228, 0456-1221, 0456-1229
FDA application
NDA206439
Affected lot / code info
W04815

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

Firm
Cardinal Health Inc.
Manufacturer
Allergan, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
7000 Cardinal Pl, N/A, Dublin, Ohio 43017-1091

Distribution

Quantity
659 bottles
Distribution pattern
FL, GA, SC

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-03-15
FDA classified
2021-05-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-02
Terminated
2024-06-17
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0418-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Namzaric · FDA Drug Recalls