FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0629-2020

Product

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-09 and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 68180-249-02); Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202; Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA

Brand name
Memantine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Memantine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Memantine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-246, 68180-249, 68180-247, 68180-248
FDA application
ANDA206028
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: H901787, H901788, Exp March 2021

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Harborplace Tower, 111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
3,726 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-10
FDA classified
2019-12-23
Posted by FDA
2019-12-25
Terminated
2021-04-29
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0629-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.