FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0649-2020

Product

Ranitidine Capsules 150 mg, (a) 60 count bottles (NDC 62559-690-60) , (b) 500 count bottles (NDC 62559-690-05), Rx only, Manufactured by: Appco Pharma LLC, Piscataway, NJ 08854, Distributed by: ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baudette, MN 56623.

Affected lot / code info
Batch # 1905225VN, exp. date Apr-2021 1905226VD, exp. date Apr-2021 1906295UN, exp. date May-2021 1906296UN, exp. date May-2021 1906297UN, exp. date May-2021 1906298UD, exp. date May-2021

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Appco Pharma LLC
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
262 Old New Brunswick Rd Unit N, N/A, Piscataway, New Jersey 08854-3756

Distribution

Quantity
624 bottes
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed to 6 major distributors/wholesalers some with multiple locations who may have further distribute the product.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-01-07
FDA classified
2020-01-07
Posted by FDA
2020-01-15
Terminated
2020-04-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0649-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.