Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Clindamycin Palmitate Hydrochloride for Oral Solution
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: presence of particles and white flakes in the reconstituted bottles.
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above acceptable intake levels
What was recalled
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326 NDC 60505-0260-1
- Recalling firm
- Apotex Inc.
- NDC code
- 60505-0260-1
- Origin
- Canada
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1303-2020
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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