FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0615-2020

Product

Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg, 1000-count bottles, NDC 53746-253-10.

Brand name
Ranitidine
Generic name
Ranitidine
Active ingredient
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
53746-253, 53746-254
FDA application
ANDA077824
Affected lot / code info
HB03718A 3/2020 HB03818A 3/2020 HB03918A 3/2020 HB04018A 3/2020 HC01618A 3/2020 HC14618A 5/2020 HC14718A 5/2020 HC14818A 5/2020 HC14918A 5/2020 HC15018A 5/2020 HK02318A 9/2020 HK02418A 9/2020 HK02518A 9/2020 HK02618A 9/2020 HD03119A 3/2021 HD03219A 3/2021 HE03119A 4/2021 HE03219A 4/2021

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York LLC
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-0615-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.