Reported Apr 13, 2022 · Terminated

Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin HCl) tablets, 50 mg/500 mg, 14-count bottle, packaged as 2 bottles per carton ,…

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.

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: MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP · 1 Merck Dr · Whitehouse Station, NJ · 08889-3400

Is this the product you have?

  • Janumet (sitagliptin and metformin HCl) tablets, 50 mg/500 mg, 14-count bottle, packaged as 2 bottles per carton , Sample-Not For Sale, Rx Only, Manufactured for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, USA, by Patheon Puerto Rico, Inc. Manati, Puerto Rico, 00674 Bottle (NDC 0006-0575-02), Carton (NDC 0006-0575-03)
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot
    • U015824
    • Exp. 09/22
Amount recalled
3600 cartons

Where it was sold

  • Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Presence of foreign substance: Presence of stainless steel particulates in tablets.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA drug enforcement) notice

Notice updated Aug 15, 2023 · Data as of Sep 19, 7:20 PM UTC

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