FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1356-2020

Product

Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg Rx Only 100 Tablets bottles, Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No, L-82, L-83, Verna Intl. Estate, Verna, Goa-403 722, India NDC 49483-623-01

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
49483-623, 49483-624
FDA application
ANDA090295
Affected lot / code info
XP9004, exp 12/2020

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Marksans Pharma Limited
Manufacturer
TIME CAP LABORATORIES, INC
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
& L - 83 Plots L - 82, Verna, Goa, Vasco Da Gama, N/A N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
11279 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-05
FDA classified
2020-06-25
Posted by FDA
2020-07-01
Terminated
2023-09-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1356-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.