Metformin Hydrochloride Extended - Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-571-01) and b) 1,000 (NDC 62037-571-10) count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    a) 1329548A, exp. date 06/2020 1338302M, exp. date 10/2020 1348968M, exp. date 10/2020 1348969M, exp. date 10/2020 1348970M, exp. date 11/2020 1376339M,, exp. date 09/2021 b) 1323460M, exp. date 06/2020 1330919M, exp. date 6/2020 1338300A, exp. date 10/2020 1341135M, exp. date 12/2020 1391828M, exp. date 11/2021
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Reason for Recall:
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended - Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-571-01) and b) 1,000 (NDC 62037-571-10) count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

a) 1329548A, exp. date 06/2020 1338302M, exp. date 10/2020 1348968M, exp. date 10/2020 1348969M, exp. date 10/2020 1348970M, exp. date 11/2020 1376339M,, exp. date 09/2021 b) 1323460M, exp. date 06/2020 1330919M, exp. date 6/2020 1338300A, exp. date 10/2020 1341135M, exp. date 12/2020 1391828M, exp. date 11/2021

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1331-2020

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