Moderate impact — Class II recall โ temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence possible; remote probability of serious adverse health consequence.
CGMP Deviations: Impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) found in API
Recall record
Recall number
D-0613-2020
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification
Press Release
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
Recall initiated
2019-11-22
Classified by FDA Center
2019-12-09
FDA published
2019-12-18
Recalling firm
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Firm location
Brookhaven, NY
Operational response
Class II recalls indicate possible temporary or reversible health
consequences. Remove affected lots from active dispensing. Segregate
inventory. Check the firm’s recall notification for guidance on
patient outreach.