Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets Recalled by AVKARE Inc. Due to CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity...

Date: June 4, 2020
Company: AVKARE Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact AVKARE Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg a) 90 count (NDC 42291-611-90) b) 180 count (NDC 42291-611-18) c) 500 count (NDC 42291-611-50) bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478

Quantity: 88,545 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About AVKARE Inc.

AVKARE Inc. has 33 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report