FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1360-2020

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 00904-5794-61

Affected lot / code info
Lot T-02134, exp 09/2020

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels.

Recalling firm

Firm
The Harvard Drug Group
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
17177 N Laurel Park Dr Ste 233, N/A, Livonia, Michigan 48152-3951

Distribution

Quantity
1,906 Cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-06-12
FDA classified
2020-06-26
Posted by FDA
2020-07-08
Terminated
2022-09-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1360-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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