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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Sep 10, 2018 (8 years ago)

Actoplus met XR

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Defective Delivery System: tablets may be missing, in whole or in part, the laser drilled holes on the metformin core of the Actoplus met XR tablets.

Cause type: Packaging defect

Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.

What was recalled

Actoplus met XR (pioglitazone and metformin HCl, extended-release) tablets, 15 mg/1000 mg, Rx Only, 30 tablet bottle, Distributed by: Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc, Deerfield, IL 60015. NDC: 64764-510-30

Affected NDC 64764-0510-30

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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication

Recalling firm
Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc.
Origin
IL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0026-2019 · 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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Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:Elevated levels of a known impurity in the 20-month stability sample testing.

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