Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Product description
Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 49483-623-09) b) 100 count (49483-623-01) c) 500 count (NDC 49483-623-50) and d) 1000 count (NDC 49483-623-10) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-623-50
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
a) 90 count: E072F, E074F, E076F Oct-20; D096F, H029F, H031F,XP8276, XP8289 Nov-20; L007F, J022F, H039F, Dec-20; J092F Jan-21; L055F Jun-21; K079F Jul-21; A002G, A003G, A007G Aug-21; A49001 Nov-21; A40001, A40003, A40005 Dec-21; A40009 Feb-22; A40010, XP0036, A40013 Mar-22; A40015 Apr-22 b) 100 count: XP8260 Oct-20; XP0010, XP0016 Dec-21; XP0046 Apr-22; c) 500 count: E037F, G011F Oct-20; F001F Nov-20; H041F, L009F Dec-20; K051F Jun-21; A115G, A010G Sep-21; A40006, A40007, A40008 Jan-22; A40011 Mar-22; A40016, A40018 Apr-22; d) 1000 count: D086F Oct-20; G012F Nov-20; L008F Dec-20; K042F Feb-21; M001F Jul-21; A009G Sep-21; A40002, A40004 Dec-21; A40012 Mar-22, A40014, A40017 Apr-22
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-0061-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 2, 2020
- FDA report date
- Nov 11, 2020
- Quantity
- a) 64,590 b) 23,834 c) 109,125 d) 27839 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Marksans Pharma Limited
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0061-2021, exactly as published.
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- City
- Vasco Da Gama
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- India
- Event ID
- 86530
- Address
- & L - 83 Plots L - 82
- Address (line 2)
- Verna, Goa
- Code information
- a) 90 count: E072F, E074F, E076F Oct-20; D096F, H029F, H031F,XP8276, XP8289 Nov-20; L007F, J022F, H039F, Dec-20; J092F Jan-21; L055F Jun-21; K079F Jul-21; A002G, A003G, A007G Aug-21; A49001 Nov-21; A40001, A40003, A40005 Dec-21; A40009 Feb-22; A40010, XP0036, A40013 Mar-22; A40015 Apr-22 b) 100 count: XP8260 Oct-20; XP0010, XP0016 Dec-21; XP0046 Apr-22; c) 500 count: E037F, G011F Oct-20; F001F Nov-20; H041F, L009F Dec-20; K051F Jun-21; A115G, A010G Sep-21; A40006, A40007, A40008 Jan-22; A40011 Mar-22; A40016, A40018 Apr-22; d) 1000 count: D086F Oct-20; G012F Nov-20; L008F Dec-20; K042F Feb-21; M001F Jul-21; A009G Sep-21; A40002, A40004 Dec-21; A40012 Mar-22, A40014, A40017 Apr-22
- Report date
- Nov 11, 2020
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0061-2021
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Marksans Pharma Limited
- Product quantity
- a) 64,590 b) 23,834 c) 109,125 d) 27839 bottles
- Termination date
- Feb 21, 2024
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Time-Cap Labs, Inc. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 500 mg, a) 90 count (NDC 49483-623-09) b) 100 count (49483-623-01) c) 500 count (NDC 49483-623-50) and d) 1000 count (NDC 49483-623-10) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Time-Cap Labs, Inc. 7 Michael Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735, USA, Manufactured by: Marksans Pharma Ltd. Plot No. L-82, L-83, Verna Indl. Estate. Verna Goa-403 722 India NDC 49483-623-50
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 2, 2020
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Nov 2, 2020