Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets — Class II drug recall D-0924-2018
Terminated recall by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., reported 2018-07-25, distributed in AZ. Presence of foreign substance: One lot fo Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg (500 C
| Recall number | D-0924-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-07-03 |
| Classified | 2018-07-13 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-07-25 |
| Terminated | 2019-11-05 |
| Distributed | AZ |
| Quantity | 2,508 bottles |
| Reason classes | foreign material |
| NDC | 62756-0142, 62756-0142-01, 62756-0142-02, 62756-0143, 62756-0143-01 |
| Lot numbers | JKT0042A |
| Expiration dates | 2021-01 |
Product
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a 500-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Halol-Baroda Highway, Halol-389 350 Gujarat. India, NDC 62756-142-02
Reason for recall
Presence of foreign substance: One lot fo Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg (500 Count) contains foreign matter identified as a piece of rubber glove detected in one tablet.
Machine access
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