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.
Pioglitazone and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent Drug: Out of specification assay result, below specification, for two lots of Pioglitazone And Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets.
Cause type: Wrong potency / content
Sub- or super-potent product, or a failed content-uniformity / assay test. You may receive too little or too much active ingredient - a direct dosing risk. All wrong potency / content recalls.
What was recalled
Pioglitazone and Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 15 mg/500 mg, Rx Only, 60-count bottle, Manufactured for Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536, Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India, NDA 33342-176-09
Affected NDC
33342-0176-09
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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioglitazone and metformin hydrochloride NDC 33342-0176 |
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE 500 mg/1; PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE 15 mg/1 | Tablet Oral |
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited | Rx |
- Recalling firm
- Macleods Pharma Usa Inc
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0838-2020 · FDA notice
Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. 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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Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets USP 150 mcg
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Class II · Moderate risk
Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets
Presence of foreign substance: plastic-like substance.
Class III · Low risk
Levofloxacin Tablets
Mismatching of the embossing on the tablets (T7) with the embossing mentioned in the package insert (ML63) in the distributed bottles.
Class II · Moderate risk
Eszopiclone Tablets
Shortfill: customer complaints of one to three tablets were reported missing from 30 count bottles.
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