FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1386-2020

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP, 750 mg, a) 100 ct. bottle (NDC 70010-492-01) and 500 ct. bottle (NDC 70010-492-05), Manufactured for: Granules Pharmaceutical Inc., Chantilly, VA, Manufactured by: Granules India Limited, Hyderabad - 500-081, India

Brand name
Metformin
Generic name
Metformin Er 500 Mg
Active ingredient
Metformin Hydrochloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
70010-491, 70010-492
FDA application
ANDA209313
Affected lot / code info
a) 100 count 4920003A/May-21 4920004A/Jun-21 4920005A/Jun-21 4920009A/Nov-21 4920010A/May-22 4920011A/Jun-22 4920012A/Jun-22 4920013A/Jul-22 4920014A/Jul-22 4920015A/Aug-22 4920016A/Jan-23 b) 500 count 4920005B/Jun-21

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc
Manufacturer
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
3701 Concorde Pkwy, N/A, Chantilly, Virginia 20151-1126

Distribution

Quantity
a) 476,073 bottles; b) 2,100 bottles
Distribution pattern
US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-07-03
FDA classified
2020-07-14
Posted by FDA
2020-07-22
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1386-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.