Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-1303-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Completed |
| Recalling firm | Apotex Inc. |
| Report date | Jun 24, 2020 |
| Recall initiation date | May 27, 2020 |
| Quantity | 305,963 bottles |
| Location | North York, Canada |
Official product description
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326 NDC 60505-0260-1
Why the product was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above acceptable intake levels
Distribution information
Nationwide.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
What to do next
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