FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0441-2023

Product

Metformin hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, RX only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA, NDC 00591-2720-60

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 1410946A; Exp. 06/2023

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy Bldg A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
12,044 Bottles
Distribution pattern
CA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-02-22
FDA classified
2023-03-07
Posted by FDA
2023-03-15
Terminated
2023-12-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0441-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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