Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Oct 12, 2020 (6 years ago)
Metformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
What was recalled
Metformin HCL E/R 500 mg, 90 Tabs, Packaged and Distributed By: Direct Rx Dawsonville, GA 30534 NDC 72189-064-90
Recalling firm
Direct Rx
NDC code
72189-064-90
Origin
GA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0058-2021
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason CGMP Deviations: An incorrect detergent was used and the required swab sampling was not performed on a production hopper that had previously been…