FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1262-2020

Product

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, 28 mg, 100 capsules per unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, India; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 47152 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 #: M02199D, M02246D, Exp 5/2020

Why it was recalled

Failed dissolution specifications: Low stage 3 results obtained for dissolution during routine stability testing.

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, N/A, Livonia, Michigan 48152-3951

Distribution

Quantity
678 cartons
Distribution pattern
AL, FL, IA, NY, OH, TX

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-04-24
FDA classified
2020-05-13
Posted by FDA
2020-05-20
Terminated
2022-08-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1262-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.