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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL 16 oz. For Oral Use Only Rx Only Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited Mohali, India Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 10631-019-17

Reported: October 7, 2020 Initiated: September 23, 2020 #D-0002-2021

Product Description

RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL 16 oz. For Oral Use Only Rx Only Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited Mohali, India Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 10631-019-17

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity in finished drug product.

Details

Units Affected
747 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Princeton, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
RIOMET ER (metformin hydrochloride for extended-release oral suspension), 500 mg per 5 mL 16 oz. For Oral Use Only Rx Only Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Limited Mohali, India Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 10631-019-17. Recalled by SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. Units affected: 747 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity in finished drug product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 7, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0002-2021.