FDAAugust 6, 2018drug

Fortamet (metformin HCl) extended release tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, Distributed by: Shionogi Inc., Florham Park, NJ 07932, NDC 59630-575-60

Official recall recorded by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The hazard

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

What to do

FDA enforcement status: Terminated

Brands named

teva pharmaceuticalsteva

Recall history

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