FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0614-2020

Product

Ranitidine Syrup Oral Solution 15 mg/mL 6. fl. oz. (473 mL), NDC 65162-664-90.

Affected lot / code info
06648001A 11/2019 06648003A 4/2020 06649001A 1/2021

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
50 Horseblock Rd, N/A, Brookhaven, New York 11719-9509

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-11-22
FDA classified
2019-12-09
Posted by FDA
2019-12-18
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0614-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.