amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets — Class II drug recall D-1349-2020
Ongoing recall by Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC, reported 2020-07-01, distributed nationwide. CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake leve
| Recall number | D-1349-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC, Brookhaven, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-05-29 |
| Classified | 2020-06-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-07-01 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination, cgmp, specification failure |
| NDC | 65162-0178, 65162-0178-03, 65162-0178-09, 65162-0178-10, 65162-0178-11, 65162-0178-50, 65162-0178-89, 65162-0179, 65162-0179-03, 65162-0179-09, 65162-0179-10, 65162-0179-50 |
Product
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, Rx only, 100 Tablets bottles, Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. Ahmedabad, 388213, INDIA Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 65162-179-10
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Machine access
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