FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1217-2018

Product

Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) Tablets. 5 mg/1000 mg. Rx only. 180-count bottle. Distributed by: Boehinger Ingelheim (BI) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877. Made in Germany. Marketed by: BI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Ridgefield, CT 06877 and Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis IN 46285 NDC 0597-0175-18

Brand name
Synjardy
Generic name
Empagliflozin And Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredients
Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0597-0159, 0597-0175, 0597-0180, 0597-0168
FDA application
NDA206111
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 603968 EXP 4/2019

Why it was recalled

Cross Contamination With Other Products:

Recalling firm

Firm
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
900 Ridgebury Rd, Ridgefield, Connecticut 06877-1058

Distribution

Quantity
998 180-count bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-09-04
FDA classified
2018-09-27
Posted by FDA
2018-10-03
Terminated
2019-08-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1217-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Synjardy · FDA Drug Recalls