FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-1448-2014

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

metFORMIN ER Tablets, 500 mg, Rx, Packaged and labeled as metFORMIN Immediate Release (IR), Repackaged By: Shamrock Medical Solutions Lewis Center, Ohio, Mfr: Amneal/Interpharm, Hauppauge, NY NDC 53746-178-01

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 00267J Use By: 7/28/2012 NDC: 53746-178-01

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Mix up; product labeled did not indicated Extended Release

Recalling firm

Firm
Shamrock Medical Solutions Group LLC
Notification channel
Telephone
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
741 Radio Dr, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035-7134

Distribution

Quantity
88/5 mg tablets
Distribution pattern
Product was shipped to the following states: CO, MA, OH, TX & WY.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2011-09-27
FDA classified
2014-07-23
Posted by FDA
2014-07-30
Terminated
2014-07-31
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1448-2014. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.