FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1383-2020

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 1000 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-339-09

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-338, 68180-339
FDA application
ANDA091664
Affected lot / code info
Batch # G807093 Jul-20 G807147 Jul-20 G807208 Jul-20 G807479 Jul-20 G807480 Jul-20 G807830 Jul-20 G807092 Jul-20 G809471 Jul-20 G808155 Aug-20 G808074 Aug-20 G808115 Aug-20 G900231 Nov-20 G900232 Nov-20 G903277 Mar-21 G903278 Mar-21 G903279 Mar-21 G903280 Mar-21 G903281 Mar-21 G903818 Apr-21 G904048 Apr-21 G904164 Apr-21 G906548 Jul-21 G907239 Aug-21 G907255 Aug-21 G907256 Aug-21 G907263 Aug-21 G001802 Jan-22 G001804 Jan-22 G001803 Jan-22 G001805 Jan-22 G001806 Jan-22 G001807 Jan-22 G001808 Jan-22 G808154 Aug-20 G900227 Nov-20 G900228 Nov-20 G900229 Nov-20 G900230 Nov-20 G906549 Jul-21 G906550 Jul-21 G906547 Jul-21 G907279 Aug-21 G907364 Aug-21 G001809 Jan-22 G001801 Jan-22 G002563 Feb-22 G002564 Feb-22

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
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
Harborplace Tower, 111 S Calvert St Fl 21st, Baltimore, Maryland 21202-6174

Distribution

Quantity
95,886 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-07
FDA classified
2020-07-14
Posted by FDA
2020-07-22
Terminated
2021-12-23
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1383-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.