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 Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels.
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 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 00904-5794-61
Affected NDC
0904-5794-61
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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication
- Recalling firm
- The Harvard Drug Group
- NDC code
- 00904-5794-61
- Origin
- MI, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1360-2020 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk
Carton Label: MAJOR
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Class II · Moderate risk
Omega-3-Acid
Failed Capsule Specifications: Out of specification results obtained during routine stability testing for Loss on Drying of Capsule Shells.
Class II · Moderate risk
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Midodrine Hydrochloride Tablets
Defective container; inadequately sealed blister packaging.
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