Key Takeaway

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin NY 42134 NDC 24658-290-05 by Blu Pharmaceuticals Inc was recalled on March 13, 2014. The hazard: Defective container: Product distributed without inner seal on bottles.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin NY 42134 NDC 24658-290-05

Recalled: March 13, 2014 ~14,000 tablets units affected D-1301-2014

Description

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin NY 42134 NDC 24658-290-05

Hazard / Reason

Defective container: Product distributed without inner seal on bottles.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 500 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin NY 42134 NDC 24658-290-05

Drugs

Company Information

Blu Pharmaceuticals Inc

Franklin, KY, United States

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Distribution

NJ, UT, IL and CT

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class II

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 1000 mg, 500 tablets Rx Only, Manufactured by Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646. Distributed by Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin NY 42134, NDC 24658-0292-05

March 13, 2014

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