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 Tablets USP
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
What was recalled
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716. NDC 68645-545-59
Affected NDC
68645-0545-59
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Drug: Metformin Category: Diabetes Medication
- Recalling firm
- Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
- NDC code
- 68645-545-59
- Origin
- MO, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1626-2020 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk
Sertraline Tablets
CGMP Deviations: Inadequate line clearance which may result in a potential comingling of product.
Class II · Moderate risk
Losartan Potassium Tablets
CGMP Deviations: Detection of trace amounts of N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) impurity found in the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)
Class II · Moderate risk
Losartan Potassium Tablets
CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) detected.
Class II · Moderate risk
Losartan Potassium Tablets
CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) detected
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