FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0855-2020

Product

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended Release Capsules, 21 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States. Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, INDIA, NDC 68180-248-06

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 #: H900330, exp. date 11/2020.

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results observed in dissolution test at six-month long-term stability study.

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
6,294 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-02-12
FDA classified
2020-02-24
Posted by FDA
2020-02-19
Terminated
2021-06-03
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0855-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.