Reported Oct 31, 2018 · Terminated
Fortamet (metformin HCl) extended release tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis…
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA · 1090 Horsham Rd · North Wales, PA · 19454-1505
Is this the product you have?
- Fortamet (metformin HCl) extended release tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only
- Manufactured byActavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314
- Distributed byShionogi Inc., Florham Park, NJ 07932, NDC 59630-575-60
- Lot codes and dates
Lot #: 1237868A1248900AExp 5/2020
- Amount recalled
- 13,225 bottles
This recall covers 8 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 7 are below.
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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