Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Labeling: Label Mix up; product labeled did not indicated Extended Release
metFORMIN ER Tablets, 500 mg, Rx, Packaged and labeled as metFORMIN Immediate Release (IR), Repackaged By: Shamrock Medical Solutions Lewis Center, Ohio, Mfr: Amneal/Interpharm, Hauppauge, NY NDC 53746-178-01
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason CGMP Deviations: An incorrect detergent was used and the required swab sampling was not performed on a production hopper that had previously been…
Reason CGMP Deviations
Reason Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules.
Reason Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: A Paracetamol 500 mg tablet was found in a 1000-count bottle of Metformin HCL ER Tablets USP, 500 mg.
Reason CGMP Deviations: Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.
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