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Recall Observatory FDA recall evidence

Drug product

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, 100 count bottles, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Nostrum Laboratories, Inc. Kansas City, MO 64120. NDC 29033-055-01

D-0068-2021

October 23, 2020

Class II

Product summary

Firm
Nostrum Laboratories Inc
Event
Event 86653
Status
Ongoing
Classification
Class II
Quantity
20,872 bottles
Official record key
drug-enforcement:D-0068-2021

Official wording

Reason: CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Code information: MET100201, MET100401 EXP 05/2022

Distribution pattern: Nationwide

Derived failure modes

  • Foreign material or chemical contamination

    reason.foreign_material_chemical_contamination · v1.0.0

    NDMA) impurity
  • Manufacturing or process control

    reason.manufacturing_process_control · v1.0.0

    CGMP Deviations