FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0525-2020

Product

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC 42291-725-30

Affected lot / code info
Lots: a) 21307 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21309 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21528 Exp. 02/29/2020, 21527 Exp. 02/29/2020, 22247 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23214 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23243 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23244 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24198 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24199 Exp. 01/31/2021, 24289 Exp. 01/31/2021; b) 22291 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23215 Exp. 09/30/2020, 23776 Exp. 01/31/2021

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API

Recalling firm

Firm
AVKARE Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
615 N 1st St, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478-2403

Distribution

Quantity
104,797 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-11-14
FDA classified
2019-11-26
Posted by FDA
2019-12-04
Terminated
2021-10-27
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0525-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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