FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0812-2021

Product

Metoprolol Tartrate Tablets USP 100 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. 279 Princeton-Highstown Road East Windsor, NJ 08520, NDC 65862-064-99

Brand name
Metoprolol Tartrate
Generic name
Metoprolol Tartrate
Active ingredient
Metoprolol Tartrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
65862-062, 65862-063, 65862-064
FDA application
ANDA077739
Affected lot / code info
Lot: MJ1019025-A, Exp. date 04/2022

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: Product complaints received for the presence of metal wire in one tablet.

Recalling firm

Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
2,820 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-09-09
FDA classified
2021-09-20
Posted by FDA
2021-09-29
Terminated
2023-10-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0812-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.