June 2020 FDA Recall Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
D-1333-2020 - CGMP Deviations
This Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Pd-rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on June 5, 2020 for the product Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed in United States. and the recall is currently terminated.
Recall Number: D-1333-2020
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
06-05-2020
07-01-2020
1969 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
United States.
11-08-2021
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
metFORMIN HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets (NDC 72789-009-30); b) 60 tablets (NDC 72789-009-60); c) 90 tablets (NDC 72789-009-90); d) 180 tablets (NDC 72789-009-93); e) 100 tablets (NDC 49483-0623-01) bottles, Rx only PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lots: a) A20B02, I19D03, J19A98, K19E32, L19C86 Exp. 12/31/2020; b) I19D55, I19F50, K19A18, K19D87, L19B34, L19D23, L19E74 Exp. 12/31/2020; c) I19E91, I19F33, J19B88, J19E70, K19D26, L19A65 Exp. 12/31/2020; d) I19C21 Exp. 08/21/2020, I19C57, J19C21, J19C67, K19B53, L19C77, L19E44 Exp. 12/31/2020; e) XP9004 Exp. 12/31/2020
