FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0844-2020

Product

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in 100-count Unit Dose Cartons , Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-6735-61

Brand name
Memantine Hydrochloride
Generic name
Memantine Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Memantine Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0904-6734, 0904-6736, 0904-6737, 0904-6735
FDA application
ANDA206028
Affected lot / code info
Lot# M02465D

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
The Harvard Drug Group
Manufacturer
Major Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
17177 N Laurel Park Dr Ste 233, Livonia, Michigan 48152-3951

Distribution

Quantity
246 Cartons
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-12-13
FDA classified
2020-02-14
Posted by FDA
2020-02-26
Terminated
2020-11-04
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0844-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.