FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1016-2020

Product

Regular Strength Acid Reducer, Ranitidine tablets, USP 75 mg, 160 tablets per bottle. [NDC: Brand] NDC CVS Health.: 69842-293-06

Affected lot / code info
Lots: 8FE1455, 8GE1343, 8HE1225, 8KE2834, 8KE2249, 8ME2730, 9AE2838, 9EE2639, 9FE2993

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviation; Possible contamination with impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine.

Recalling firm

Firm
Perrigo Company PLC
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
515 Eastern Ave, Allegan, Michigan 49010-9070

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-10-23
FDA classified
2020-03-13
Posted by FDA
2020-03-25
Terminated
2020-11-06
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1016-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.