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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-030-10.

Reported: August 8, 2012 Initiated: March 14, 2012 #D-1428-2012

Product Description

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-030-10.

Reason for Recall

Presence of Foreign Substance(s): A product complaint was received from a pharmacist who discovered that several tablets displayed brown specks. The same complainant also reported that metal shaving like material was observed on the surface of one tablet.

Details

Units Affected
1176 Bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Pennington, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-030-10.. Recalled by Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Units affected: 1176 Bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Foreign Substance(s): A product complaint was received from a pharmacist who discovered that several tablets displayed brown specks. The same complainant also reported that metal shaving like material was observed on the surface of one tablet.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 8, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1428-2012.