CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 11 Nov 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 750 mg recalled
Denton Pharma is recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 750 mg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 8 Oct 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0056-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86593
- Recalling firm
- Denton Pharma, North Blenheim, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 8 Oct 2020
- FDA classified
- 2 Nov 2020
- Reported
- 11 Nov 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Nitrosamine Impurity
- Drug class
- Diabetes Medication
Timeline
| 8 Oct 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Nov 2020 | Classified by FDA | +25 days |
| 11 Nov 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
Nitrosamines are impurities that can form during drug manufacturing or storage. Above the FDA acceptable intake limit, long-term exposure may raise cancer risk. The FDA advises patients to keep taking the medicine until they have a replacement.
Product as listed by the FDA
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets USP 750 mg, 30 Tablets bottle, Rx Only, Time-Cap Labs, Inc., Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals North Blenheim NY 12131 NDC 70934-334-30
Where it was distributed
Indiana - Nationwide.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
CGMP Deviations: detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level (per manufacturer)
Which lots are affected?
N107411901, N107411903, N107411904, N107411905, N107411906, exp 11/30/2020; N107411907, N107412001, exp 4/30/2021; N107412002, N107412004, exp 11/30/2021; N107412003, exp 7/31/2021
Where was it sold?
Indiana - Nationwide.
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 86593This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, a) recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, a) recalled | Denton Pharma | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
More recalls from Denton Pharma
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 500 mg, a) recalled | Denton Pharma | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 300 mg a) recalled by Denton Pharma | Denton Pharma | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Ranitidine Tablets, USP 150 mg , a) recalled by Denton Pharma | Denton Pharma | Nitrosamine Impurity | Nationwide |
Other Metformin recalls
All 58| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets 1000mg recalled | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Metformin Hydrochloride Extended- Release 500mg recalledMetformin Hydrochloride | A-S Medication Solutions | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg recalledMetformin Er 500 Mg | Granules Pharmaceuticals | Other | OH |
| Drug | CLASS II | Metformin hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, 1000 mg recalled | Teva Pharmaceuticals USA | Nitrosamine Impurity | CA |
| Drug | CLASS II | Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP 750 mg HDPE recalledMetformin Hydrochloride | Viona Pharmaceuticals | Nitrosamine Impurity | NJ |