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.
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
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 above the acceptable intake level
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
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC 29033-055-01
Affected NDC
29033-0055-01
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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication
- Recalling firm
- Nostrum Laboratories Inc
- NDC code
- 29033-055-01
- Origin
- MO, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0068-2021 · 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.
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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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Class II · Moderate risk
Sucralfate Tablets
CGMP Deviations: The recalling firm filed for Chapter 11 in September 2024. As a result, it cannot monitor the quality program and hence cannot assure that products meet the identity, strength, quality, and purity characteristics that they are purported or represented to possess, rendering the products adulterated.
Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level.
Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Class II · Moderate risk
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
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