FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0616-2020

Product

Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg, 250-count bottles, NDC 53746-254-02.

Brand name
Ranitidine
Generic name
Ranitidine
Active ingredient
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
53746-253, 53746-254
FDA application
ANDA077824
Affected lot / code info
HB04118A 2/2020 HB04218A 2/2020 HB04318A 2/2020 HB04418A 2/2020 HF13518A 6/2020 HF13618A 6/2020 HF13718A 6/2020 HF13818A 6/2020 HK02818A 9/2020 HK02918A 9/2020 HK03018A 9/2020 HK03118A 9/2020 HL08418A 11/2020 HL08518A 11/2020 HL08618A 11/2020 HL08718A 11/2020 HB01419A 1/2021 HB05619A 1/2021 HB05719A 1/2021 HB05819A 1/2021 HB05919A 1/2021 HB06019A 1/2021 HB06119A 1/2021

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-0616-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.