Recall Enforment Report D-0640-2021

Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC, originally initiated on 06-01-2021 for the product Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg, 100 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India. Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cranford, NJ 07016 NDC 72578-036-01 The product was recalled due to cgmp deviations: detection of n-nitrosodimethylamine (ndma) levels in excess of the acceptable daily intake limit.. The product was distributed nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.

Field Name	Field Value
Event ID	88033 What is the Event ID? A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes).
Recall Number	D-0640-2021 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	Nationwide in the US 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, 100 Tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare Ltd. Ahmedabad, India. Distributed by: Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc. Cranford, NJ 07016 NDC 72578-036-01
Reason For Recall	CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit. What is the Reason for Recall? Information describing how the product is defective.
Product Quantity	21240 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	06-30-2021
Recall Initiation Date	06-01-2021 What is the Recall Initiation Date? The date that the firm first began notifying the public or their consignees of the recall.
Termination Date	05-31-2023 What is the Date Terminated? The date that FDA terminated the recall.
Initial Firm Notification	Letter 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	VIONA PHARMACEUTICALS INC
Code Info	Lot M915601 & M915602, Oct 2021 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	72578-035-01; 72578-035-05; 72578-036-01; 72578-036-05
Status	Terminated - A recall where FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts have been made to remove or correct the violative product in accordance with the recall strategy, and proper disposition has been made according to the degree of hazard.

Recalled Products