Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Product description
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg a) 90 count (NDC 42291-611-90) b) 180 count (NDC 42291-611-18) c) 500 count (NDC 42291-611-50) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lots: a) 23069 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24571 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25310 Exp. 07/31/2021, 26391 Exp. 01/31/2022; b) 22542 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23345 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24032 Exp. 03/31/2021, 24624 Exp. 07/31/2021, 24631 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25381 Exp. 08/31/2021, 25907 Exp. 10/31/2021, 26478 Exp. 01/31/2022; c) 22348 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22405 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22406 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22740 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23346 Exp. 11/30/2020, 23926 Exp. 03/31/2021, 24364 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25014 Exp. 07/31/2021, 25334 Exp. 09/30/2021, 25906 Exp. 10/31/2021, 26392 Exp. 01/31/2022
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-1304-2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Jun 4, 2020
- FDA report date
- Jun 24, 2020
- Quantity
- 88,545 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- AVKARE Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1304-2020, exactly as published.
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- City
- Pulaski
- State
- TN
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 85811
- Address
- 615 N 1st St
- Code information
- Lots: a) 23069 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24571 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25310 Exp. 07/31/2021, 26391 Exp. 01/31/2022; b) 22542 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23345 Exp. 11/30/2020, 24032 Exp. 03/31/2021, 24624 Exp. 07/31/2021, 24631 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25381 Exp. 08/31/2021, 25907 Exp. 10/31/2021, 26478 Exp. 01/31/2022; c) 22348 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22405 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22406 Exp. 06/30/2020, 22740 Exp. 06/30/2020, 23346 Exp. 11/30/2020, 23926 Exp. 03/31/2021, 24364 Exp. 05/31/2021, 25014 Exp. 07/31/2021, 25334 Exp. 09/30/2021, 25906 Exp. 10/31/2021, 26392 Exp. 01/31/2022
- Postal code
- 38478-2403
- Report date
- Jun 24, 2020
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1304-2020
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- AVKARE Inc.
- Product quantity
- 88,545 bottles
- Termination date
- Jan 14, 2022
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg a) 90 count (NDC 42291-611-90) b) 180 count (NDC 42291-611-18) c) 500 count (NDC 42291-611-50) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide.
- Recall initiation date
- Jun 4, 2020
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Jun 12, 2020