Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Failed Moisture Limits: Out of specification for water content
Metformin HCl Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Rx Only, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512; Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Halol-Baroda HIghway, Halol-389 350 Gujarat, India, NDC 62756-142-02.
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…
Reason CGMP Deviations
Reason Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules.
Reason Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: A Paracetamol 500 mg tablet was found in a 1000-count bottle of Metformin HCL ER Tablets USP, 500 mg.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.
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