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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 , NDC 00591-2720-60

D-0100-2019

August 06, 2018

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Event
Event 80790
Status
Terminated
Classification
Class II
Quantity
82,291 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0100-2019

Official wording

Reason: Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.

Code information: Lot #: 1139500A, Exp 04/2019; 1240343A, 1248901M, 1256614M, Exp 05/2020

Distribution pattern: Product was distributed throughout the United States. Bulk product was distributed to Takeda, Deerfield, IL and may have been further distributed.

Derived failure modes

  • Unknown

    reason.no_named_rule · v1.0.0

    Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.