US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 14, 2019 (7 years ago)

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API

What was recalled

AVKARE Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg Rx Only NDC Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 a) 250 tablets NDC 42291-725-25; b) 30 tablets NDC 42291-725-30

Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
NDC code
42291-725-25
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0525-2020

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.

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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

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Reason CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.

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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

Ranitidine 150 mg

Reason CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.

Direct Rx NDC 61919-339-60 D-0016-2021
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

Ranitidine Hydrochloride

Reason CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.

Spectrum Laboratory Products D-0825-2020
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

ranitidine hydrochloride

Reason CGMP Deviations: Received notice from supplier of potential -Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) amounts above established levels.

PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 43063-844-14 D-0826-2020
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated

Preferred Pharmaceuticals

Reason CGMP Deviations: Presence of NDMA impurity detected in product.

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc D-0797-2020