Class II · Moderate riskTerminated Initiated Oct 6, 2020 (6 years ago)
metformin HCL ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets NDC: 72789-009-30; b) 60 tablets NDC…
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 ER 500 mg, a) 30 tablets NDC: 72789-009-30; b) 60 tablets NDC: 72789-009-60; c) 90 tablets NDC: 72789-009-90; d) 180 tablets NDC: 72789-009-93 bottles, Rx only, Pkg By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals Incorporated Oklahoma City, OK 73127
Recalling firm
PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
OK, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0059-2021
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…