Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0385-2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Report date | May 26, 2021 |
| Recall initiation date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Quantity | 147 bottles (14,700 extended release tablets) |
| Location | Anaheim, CA, United States |
Official product description
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc., Metformin HCl, Extended Release Tab. USP 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Rx Only, Pkg Size: 100, Mfg: Time-Cap Labs Inc.; Farmingdale NY, NDC #: 68788-6932-1
Why the product was recalled
CMGP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product and exceed the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit (ADI) of 96ng/day.
Distribution information
Distributed to two physician consignees located in FL.
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: N/A.
What to do next
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