drugs Class II Updated 2012-08-08

Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000

Recalled Product

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.


Hazard / Issue

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.

Issued by

FDA

Distribution: Nationwide (United States)
Lot/Code Info: Lot #: ML9605 Exp. 10/2013
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