FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0640-2021

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, 100 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India. Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cranford, NJ 07016 NDC 72578-036-01

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
72578-035, 72578-036
FDA application
ANDA077060
Affected lot / code info
Lot M915601 & M915602, Oct 2021

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.

Recalling firm

Firm
VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Manufacturer
Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
20 Commerce Dr Ste 340, N/A, Cranford, New Jersey 07016-3617

Distribution

Quantity
21240 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the US

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-06-01
FDA classified
2021-06-24
Posted by FDA
2021-06-30
Terminated
2023-05-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0640-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.