Recalls / Class II
Class IID-1393-2020
Product
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 90 count bottle, Rx Only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0178-90
- Affected lot / code info
- HB10019A 03-2021 HB10119A 03-2021 HB10219A 03-2021 HB10319A 03-2021 HD02119A 04-2021 HD03319A 04-2021 HF09118A 06-2020 HF11618A 06-2020 HF15218A 07-2020 HF15318A 07-2020 HJ01418A 09-2020 HJ01518A 09-2020 HJ01618A 09-2020 HJ01718A 09-2020 HJ04718A 09-2020 HK03218A 10-2020 HK03318A 10-2020 HK03418A 10-2020 HK03518A 10-2020 HK03618A 10-2020 HK13718A 11-2020 HK13818A 11-2020 HK13918A 11-2020 HK14018A 11-2020 HK14118A 11-2020 HK14218A 11-2020 HK14318A 11-2020 HK14418A 11-2020 HK14518A 11-2020 HM00118A 11-2020
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Recalling firm
- Firm
- Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
- Notification channel
- Press Release
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Address
- 50 Horseblock Rd, N/A, Brookhaven, New York 11719-9509
Distribution
- Quantity
- N/A
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
Timeline
- Recall initiated
- 2020-05-29
- FDA classified
- 2020-06-25
- Posted by FDA
- 2020-07-01
- Status
- Ongoing
Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1393-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.