FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1348-2020

Product

amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg Rx only 100 Tablets bottles, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0179-01

Affected lot / code info
HF02318A 6/30/2020 HF02418A 6/30/2020 HF02518A 6/30/2020 HF07718A 6/30/2020 HH02118A 7/31/2020 HM04418A 12/31/2020 HM04518A 12/31/2020 HM04618A 12/31/2020 HM04718A 12/31/2020 HM05518A 12/31/2020 HM05618A 12/31/2020 HM05718A 12/31/2020 HM05818A 12/31/2020 HM05918A 12/31/2020 HM06018A 12/31/2020

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
50 Horseblock Rd, N/A, Brookhaven, New York 11719-9509

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-05-29
FDA classified
2020-06-25
Posted by FDA
2020-07-01
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1348-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.