Class II · Moderate risk
Synjardy XR Tablets
CGMP Deviations: An incorrect detergent was used and the required swab sampling was not performed on a production hopper that had previously been used for a different product.
RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension)
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity in finished drug product.
Cause type: Nitrosamine impurity
Trace nitrosamine impurities such as NDMA, NDEA or NMBA found above the acceptable daily limit. Nitrosamines are probable human carcinogens that can form during manufacturing or storage. This is the cause behind the large valsartan, losartan and ranitidine (Zantac) recalls. All nitrosamine impurity recalls.
What was recalled
RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL 16 oz. For Oral Use Only Rx Only Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited Mohali, India Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 10631-019-17
Affected NDC
10631-0019-17
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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication
- Recalling firm
- Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC
- NDC code
- 10631-019-17
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Company announcement
- Sep 23, 2020 · FDA notice with lot numbers
- FDA recall number
- D-0002-2021 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets 1000mg
CGMP Deviations
Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended- Release 500mg
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules.
Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
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.
Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.
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Nystatin Cream
Failed Stability Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Carbamazepine Tablets
CGMP Deviations; black spots found on tablets from burnt excipient during manufacturing
Class II · Moderate risk
Perampanel CIII Tablets
Labeling: Label Mix-up: 10mg Perampanel CIII tablet was found in a Perampanel CIII bottle labeled Perampanel 6 mg tablets.
Class III · Low risk
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
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