PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 500 mg, 1000 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Montvale, NJ NDC 67877-217-10

Reported: December 7, 2016 Initiated: November 2, 2016 #D-0163-2017

Product Description

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 500 mg, 1000 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Montvale, NJ NDC 67877-217-10

Reason for Recall

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; report of Amlodipine Tablets found in 1000 count bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP

Details

Recalling Firm
Ascend Laboratories LLC
Units Affected
1739 bottles
Distribution
AL, FL, GA, SC & TN
Location
Montvale, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 500 mg, 1000 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., Mumbai - 400 013, India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, Montvale, NJ NDC 67877-217-10. Recalled by Ascend Laboratories LLC. Units affected: 1739 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; report of Amlodipine Tablets found in 1000 count bottles of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 7, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0163-2017.