FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1332-2020

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-577-01) and b) 1000 (NDC 62037-577-10), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

Affected lot / code info
a) 1333338M, exp. date 08/2020, 1333339A, exp. date 08/2020; b) 1354471A, exp. date 02/2021

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
400 Interpace Pkwy, N/A, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054-1120

Distribution

Quantity
a) 15,329 bottles and b) 137 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-02
FDA classified
2020-06-19
Posted by FDA
2020-07-01
Terminated
2024-04-12
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1332-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.