D-0101-2019 Class II Terminated

Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA — North Wales, PA

FDA drug recall D-0101-2019 was initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA on Aug 6, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release. The recall status is terminated (terminated Feb 13, 2020).

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
Oct 31, 2018
Initiation Date
Aug 6, 2018
Termination Date
Feb 13, 2020
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated

Product Description

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended Release Tablets 1000 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054 , NDC 00591-2412-19

Reason for Recall

Defective Delivery System: There is a potential for some tablets to be missing the laser drilling which might affect drug release.

Distribution Pattern

Product was distributed throughout the United States. Bulk product was distributed to Takeda, Deerfield, IL and may have been further distributed.

Code Information

Lot #: 1240400A, Exp 05/2019; 1293935M, Exp 12/2019

Source

Dataset
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openFDA file date
Oct 23, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Oct 24, 2026

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