Reported Aug 8, 2012 · Terminated
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila…
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
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: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc · 73 Route 31 N · Pennington, NJ · 08534-3601
Is this the product you have?
- Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle
- Manufactured byCadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India
- Distributed by
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. PenningtonNJ 08534NDC 68382-030-10
- Lot codes and dates
- Lot #: ML9605 Exp. 10/2013
- Amount recalled
- 1176 Bottles
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was 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.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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