Drug Recall Enforcement Report Class II voluntary initiated by Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc., originally initiated on 12-30-2024 for the product Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Granules India Limited, Hyderabad- 500 081, India, Manufactured for: Quallent Pharmaceuticals Health LLC, Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Islands, NDC 82009-117-10 The product was recalled due to presence of foreign tablets/capsules: a paracetamol 500 mg tablet was found in a 1000-count bottle of metformin hcl er tablets usp, 500 mg.. The product was distributed in Distributor In Oh. and the recall is currently ongoing.
| Field Name |
Field Value |
| Event ID |
96082 What is the Event ID?
A numerical designation assigned by FDA to a specific recall event (used for tracking purposes). |
| Recall Number |
D-0192-2025 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 |
Distributor in OH. 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, 500 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Granules India Limited, Hyderabad- 500 081, India, Manufactured for: Quallent Pharmaceuticals Health LLC, Grand Cayman, Grand Cayman Islands, NDC 82009-117-10 |
| Reason For Recall |
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: A Paracetamol 500 mg tablet was found in a 1000-count bottle of Metformin HCL ER Tablets USP, 500 mg. What is the Reason for Recall?
Information describing how the product is defective. |
| Product Quantity |
6,804 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 |
01-15-2025 |
| Recall Initiation Date |
12-30-2024 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 |
E-Mail 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 |
Lot #: 4911311A, Exp. Date: 11/2025 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 |
82009-117-10; 82009-118-01 |
| Status |
Ongoing |
Recalled Products
