FDA Recall Metformin

The most recent Recall Enforcement Report that covers this product was initiated on July 3rd, 2020 and classified as a Class II recall due to cgmp deviations: fda analysis detected n-nitrosodimethylamine (ndma) impurity above the acceptable intake level This recall is currently ongoing, and the associated recall number is recall number is D-1386-2020. It pertains to Metformin identified by 70010-492.

Recall Number D-1386-2020

Event ID

85986 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Number

D-1386-2020 What is the Recall Number?
An alphanumeric designation assigned by FDA to a specific, classified recalled product (used for tracking purposes).

Recall Classification

Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote What is the Recall Classification?
Numerical designation (I, II, or III) that is assigned by FDA to a particular product recall that indicates the relative degree of health hazard. For recalls pending classification, the entry will display as "Not Yet Classified".

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide What is the Distribution Pattern?
General area of initial distribution such as states, countries, or territories. Note that subsequent distribution by the consignees to other parties may not be included.

Product Description

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

Reason For Recall

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective.

Product Quantity

a) 476,073 bottles; b) 2,100 bottles Product Quantity
The amount of product subject to recall.

Voluntary Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated Voluntary / Mandated
Designates that a recall was initiated voluntarily by a firm on its own volition or after being requested to recall by FDA. "Mandatory" designates that a recall was initiated under a mandatory (statutory) recall authority, a court order, or FDA order.

Report Date

07-22-2020

Recall Initiation Date

07-03-2020 What is the Recall Initiation Date?
The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.

Initial Firm Notification

Press Release Initial Firm Notification of Consignee or Public
The method(s) by which the firm initially notified the public or their consignees of a recall.

Product Type

Drugs

Recalling Firm

Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc

Code Info/dt>

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 Code Information
A list of all lot and/or serial numbers, product numbers, expiration dates, sell or use by dates, etc., which appear on the product or its labeling.

Recalled NDC Packages

70010-491-01; 70010-491-05; 70010-491-10; 70010-491-18; 70010-491-19; 70010-491-09; 70010-492-01; 70010-492-05; 70010-492-20; 70010-492-21

Status

Ongoing

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What is the Enforcement Report?

All drug recalls are monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are included in the Enforcement Report once they are properly classified. The FDA will determine if a firm's removal or correction actions of a marked product meet the requirements to be considered a "recall". The FDA will also determine the public hazard assessment and a recall classification will be published in the Enforcement Report.