FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0459-2021

Product

Synjardy XR (empagliflozin and metformin) hydrochloride extended-release) Tablets 12.5 mg/1000 mg 60 tablets Rx only NDC 0597-0300-45 Dist. by: Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 USA

Brand name
Synjardy
Generic name
Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0597-0280, 0597-0290, 0597-0295, 0597-0300
FDA application
NDA208658
Affected lot / code info
3190949

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Quantity
751 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-0459-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Synjardy · FDA Drug Recalls