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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

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

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.