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amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Recall

amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 750 mg, Rx only, 100 Tabl…

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC · Brookhaven, NY

Risk level
Class II
Reported by FDA
Jul 1, 2020
Recall ID
D-1349-2020
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Summary

Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York recalled amneal Metformin Hydrochloride starting May 29, 2020. The FDA classified it as Class II (temporary or reversible health risk) and published enforcement report D-1349-2020 on Jul 1, 2020. Reason: CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level. Status: Ongoing.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Product description

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

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

AM181337A 10/31/2020 AM181338A 10/31/2020 AM181339A 11/30/2020 AM181340A 11/30/2020 AM181341A 11/30/2020 AM181342A 11/30/2020 AM181343A 11/30/2020 AM181344A 11/30/2020 AM181356A 11/30/2020 AM181357A 11/30/2020 AM181358A 11/30/2020 AM181359A 11/30/2020 AM181360A 11/30/2020 AM181361A 11/30/2020 AM181362A 11/30/2020 AM181363A 11/30/2020 AM181415A 11/30/2020 AM190040B 12/31/2020 AM190041A 12/31/2020 AM190042A 12/31/2020 AM190043A 12/31/2020 AM190044A 12/31/2020 AM190045A 12/31/2020 AM190046A 12/31/2020 AM190473B 4/30/2021 AM190474A 4/30/2021 AM190475A 4/30/2021 AM190476A 4/30/2021 AM190477A 4/30/2021 AM190478A 4/30/2021 AM190479A 4/30/2021 AM190480A 4/30/2021 AM190481A 4/30/2021 AM190482A 4/30/2021 AM190834A 7/31/2021 AM190835A 7/31/2021 AM190836A 7/31/2021 AM190837A 7/31/2021 AM190838A 7/31/2021 AM191004A 8/31/2021 AM191005A 8/31/2021 AM191006A 8/31/2021 AM191007A 8/31/2021 AM191008A 9/30/2021 AM191271A 10/31/2021 AM191272A 10/31/2021 AM191273A 10/31/2021 AM191274A 10/31/2021 AM191338A 11/30/2021 AM191339A 11/30/2021 AM191340A 11/30/2021 AM191341 12/31/2021 AM191342 12/31/2021 AM200109 12/31/2021 AM200110 12/31/2021 AM200111 12/31/2021

Where it was sold

Nationwide

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
  • Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
  • If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
  • Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number
D-1349-2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recall initiated
May 29, 2020
FDA report date
Jul 1, 2020
Quantity
N/A
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1349-2020, exactly as published.

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City
Brookhaven
State
NY
Status
Ongoing
Country
United States
Event ID
85781
Address
50 Horseblock Rd
Code information
AM181337A 10/31/2020 AM181338A 10/31/2020 AM181339A 11/30/2020 AM181340A 11/30/2020 AM181341A 11/30/2020 AM181342A 11/30/2020 AM181343A 11/30/2020 AM181344A 11/30/2020 AM181356A 11/30/2020 AM181357A 11/30/2020 AM181358A 11/30/2020 AM181359A 11/30/2020 AM181360A 11/30/2020 AM181361A 11/30/2020 AM181362A 11/30/2020 AM181363A 11/30/2020 AM181415A 11/30/2020 AM190040B 12/31/2020 AM190041A 12/31/2020 AM190042A 12/31/2020 AM190043A 12/31/2020 AM190044A 12/31/2020 AM190045A 12/31/2020 AM190046A 12/31/2020 AM190473B 4/30/2021 AM190474A 4/30/2021 AM190475A 4/30/2021 AM190476A 4/30/2021 AM190477A 4/30/2021 AM190478A 4/30/2021 AM190479A 4/30/2021 AM190480A 4/30/2021 AM190481A 4/30/2021 AM190482A 4/30/2021 AM190834A 7/31/2021 AM190835A 7/31/2021 AM190836A 7/31/2021 AM190837A 7/31/2021 AM190838A 7/31/2021 AM191004A 8/31/2021 AM191005A 8/31/2021 AM191006A 8/31/2021 AM191007A 8/31/2021 AM191008A 9/30/2021 AM191271A 10/31/2021 AM191272A 10/31/2021 AM191273A 10/31/2021 AM191274A 10/31/2021 AM191338A 11/30/2021 AM191339A 11/30/2021 AM191340A 11/30/2021 AM191341 12/31/2021 AM191342 12/31/2021 AM200109 12/31/2021 AM200110 12/31/2021 AM200111 12/31/2021
Postal code
11719-9509
Report date
Jul 1, 2020
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-1349-2020
Classification
Class II
Recalling firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
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
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
May 29, 2020
Initial firm notification
Press Release
Center classification date
Jun 25, 2020

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1349-2020, published Jul 1, 2020. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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