FDA Drug Recalls

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.