FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1334-2020

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-release Tablets USP, 500 mg, 60 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, MD Manufactured by: Lupin Limited Goa INDIA (NDC 68180-336-07)

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-336, 68180-337
FDA application
ANDA090692
Affected lot / code info
Batch # G901203, exp. date 12/2020

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Harborplace Tower, 111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
6,540 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-11
FDA classified
2020-06-20
Posted by FDA
2020-07-01
Terminated
2021-12-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1334-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.