Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA; NDC 0591-2720-60; UPC 3 05912 72060 3.
Reported: October 21, 2015 Initiated: September 25, 2015 #D-0014-2016
Product Description
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA; NDC 0591-2720-60; UPC 3 05912 72060 3.
Reason for Recall
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low Out-of-Specification results for the 8 hour timepoint.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.
- Units Affected
- 13,284 bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide and Puerto Rico
- Location
- Davie, FL
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314 USA; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 USA; NDC 0591-2720-60; UPC 3 05912 72060 3.. Recalled by Actavis Laboratories, FL, Inc.. Units affected: 13,284 bottles.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low Out-of-Specification results for the 8 hour timepoint.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 21, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0014-2016.
Related Recalls
FDA Drug Moderate
Bisoprolol Fumarate and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets, USP, 2.5 mg/6.25 mg, 100-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: U…
Unichem Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. · 2026-02-11
FDA Drug Critical
Green Lumber Natural Fuel For Men capsule, packaged in 2, 4, 10, and 30-count blister packs. GreenLumber.com, 2618 San…
Green Lumber Holdings, LLC · 2026-02-11
FDA Drug Moderate
Trazodone Hydrochloride, USP, 50 mg, 100-Count Bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Granules India Limited, Hyderabad, 500…
Granules Pharmaceuticals Inc. · 2026-02-11
FDA Drug Critical
Diclofenac Sodium, Topical Gel, 3%, 100 g, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1…
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC · 2026-02-11
FDA Drug Critical
Rheumacare capsules, 30 count bottle, Mfg in India by: Virgo UAP Pharma Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad, India UPC 8 904218 700313
HANDELNINE GLOBAL LLC · 2026-02-11