FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1384-2020

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, 60 count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Goa INDIA NDC 68180-336-07

Brand name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Generic name
Metformin Hydrochloride
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-336, 68180-337
FDA application
ANDA090692
Affected lot / code info
Batch # G808293 Aug-20 G808284 Aug-20 G808285 Aug-20 G808343 Aug-20 G901201 Dec-20 G901202 Dec-20 G906915 Jul-21 G906913 Jul-21 G906914 Jul-21 G002135 Jan-22 G002849 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
59,568 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-1384-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.