Recalls / Class II
Class IID-1354-2020
Product
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk, Rx Only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0179-BULK
- Affected lot / code info
- HA01520A 1/31/2021 HA01620A 1/31/2021 HG01719A 7/31/2020 HG01819A 7/31/2020 HH09319A 8/31/2020 HH09419A 9/30/2020 HK07619A 10/31/2020 HK07719A 10/31/2020
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-1354-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.