FDA Drug recall D-1351-2020
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 500 mg USP, 500 tablets bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals L…
- FDA Drug
- Class II
- ongoing
- Published 2020-07-01
On 2020-07-01 the FDA classified a Class II recall of amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 500 mg USP, 500 tablets bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals L… by Amneal Pharmaceuticals, citing CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level.
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-1351-2020 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | ongoing |
| Initiated | 2020-05-29 |
| Published | 2020-07-01 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC |
| Company | Amneal Pharmaceuticals |
| Distribution | US |
Product
amneal Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 500 mg USP, 500 tablets bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 NDC 53746-0178-05
Reason
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Identifiers
| code_info | HF06618A 6/30/2020 HF06718A 6/30/2020 |
|---|
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC. Current status: ongoing.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1351-2020%22
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