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amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk, Rx Only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0179-BULK

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: May 29, 2020 Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    HA01520A 1/31/2021 HA01620A 1/31/2021 HG01719A 7/31/2020 HG01819A 7/31/2020 HH09319A 8/31/2020 HH09419A 9/30/2020 HK07619A 10/31/2020 HK07719A 10/31/2020
  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:
Amneal Pharmaceuticals of New York, LLC
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:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, Bulk, Rx Only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0179-BULK

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

HA01520A 1/31/2021 HA01620A 1/31/2021 HG01719A 7/31/2020 HG01819A 7/31/2020 HH09319A 8/31/2020 HH09419A 9/30/2020 HK07619A 10/31/2020 HK07719A 10/31/2020

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1354-2020

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