United States
Company name: Marksans Pharma Limited, India
Brand name: Time-Cap Labs, Inc.
Product recalled: Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg
Reason of the recall: Due to detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)
FDA Recall date: June 05, 2020
Recall details: Marksans Pharma Limited, India is voluntarily recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, lot # XP9004, to the consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to contain N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) levels in excess of the Acceptable Daily Intake Limit (ADI) of 96ng/day. Risk Statement: NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. NDMA is a known environmental contaminant found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products and vegetables.
Marksans Pharma Limited has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall to date. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus and is packaged in 100 count bottles with NDC code 49483-623-01. The affected Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, are white to off white, capsule shaped, biconvex tablets, debossed with ‘101’ on one side and plain on the other side.
Product name: Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets USP, 500 mg
Lot #: XP9004
Expiry Date (MM/YYYY): 12/2020
The product can be identified by lot # XP9004 and expiration date 12/2020. Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, lot # XP9004 was distributed by Time-Cap Labs, Inc. nationwide in the USA to wholesalers who further distributed to pharmacies. Marksans Pharma Limited is notifying its distributors and customers by issuing notification letter and press release and is arranging for return/replacement etc. of recalled product lot.
Distributors/retailers that have Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500mg, lot # XP9004 which is being recalled should return to place of purchase. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax. Complete and submit the report Online
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Source: FDA
