Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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FDA drug recalls in 2020

Every FDA drug recall initiated in 2020, newest first, with its risk class, status and the reason the FDA recorded. Use the cause and risk filters to narrow the year down.

930 recalls, newest first.

Class II · Moderate risk

metformin HCL ER 500 mg

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)

Terminated Nitrosamine impurity PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. D-0059-2021
Class III · Low risk

Desflurane

DEFECTIVE CONTAINER: Desflurane Liquid for Inhalation 240 mL may be leaking.

Terminated Packaging defect eVenus Pharmaceutical Laboratories NDC 0781-6172-22 D-0042-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Time-Cap Labs

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Terminated Nitrosamine impurity Marksans Pharma Limited NDC 49483-624-01 D-0062-2021
Class II · Moderate risk

Time-Cap Labs

CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Terminated Nitrosamine impurity Marksans Pharma Limited NDC 49483-623-09 D-0061-2021
Class I · High risk

Smart Care HAND SANITIZER

Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. Container packaging is made, formed or filled to be misleading, resembling food and drink pouches

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Ashtel Studios, INC. NDC 70108-042-01 D-0098-2021

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