Drug recall

Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap…

FDA recall event 85880 · Class II · Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Key facts

Event ID 85880
Recall numbers D-1364-2020
Recalling firm Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product type Drugs
Products Metformin HCl Extended Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, Generic for Glucophage XR, Pkg Size 100, Mfg: Time-Cap, Labs Inc., Farmingdale, NY, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Anaheim, CA NDC: 68788-6932-01
Classification Class II
Status Terminated
Voluntary or mandated Voluntary: Firm Initiated
Reason for recall CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit.
Initiation date Jun 17, 2020
Report date Jul 8, 2020
Termination date Mar 21, 2024
City Anaheim
State CA
Country United States
FEI number 3004582966

At a glance

  • 1–9 Products in this recall
  • 1–9 FDA inspections of this firm (FEI)

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