Glipizide And Metformin Hcl Tablet, Film Coated
FDA Recall NDC 23155-116

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 1 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Glipizide And Metformin Hcl (NDC 23155-116). A significant event, classified as Class II, was initiated on Mar 25, 2015 by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. D/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The reported reason for this action was: "Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for unknown impurity."

This specific recall has a current status of TERMINATED, indicating that the FDA considers the recall process finished or the product successfully recovered.

Reported Recall Events

March 2015 Class II Recall: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Recall Number
Class II Terminated
Reason for Recall
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification for unknown impurity.
Initiated
Mar 25, 2015
Reported
Apr 15, 2015
Quantity
6,816 Bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
70845
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Terminated
Recalling Firm
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
U.S. Nationwide including Puerto Rico.
Termination Date
May 15, 2017
Product Description
GLIPIZIDE and METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE Tablets, USP, 2.5 mg/500 mg, 100 ct Bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. Eatontown, NJ 07724, NDC: 23155-116-01.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# :18020994, Expiry: October 2015
Lot# : 18021311, Expiry: November 2015.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
23155-115-01Product
23155-115-10Product
23155-116-01Product
23155-116-10Product
23155-117-01Product
23155-117-10Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

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If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.