FDA Drug recall · Reported July 8, 2020
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 00904-5794-61
CGMP Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels.
The Harvard Drug Group recalled Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit… - a moderate-severity action.
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit… was recalled by The Harvard Drug Group in July 8, 2020. Reason: CGMP Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1360-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
The Harvard Drug Group issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- July 8, 2020
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1360-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Drugs & Medications recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Product description
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 00904-5794-61
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1360-2020 |
| Date reported | July 8, 2020 |
| Date initiated | June 12, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | The Harvard Drug Group |
| Firm location | Livonia, MI |
| Affected scope | 1,906 Cartons |
| Distribution | Nationwide USA |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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