The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0435-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls XIGDUO Tablets Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health is recalling 664 bottles of XIGDUO tablets because of intermittent temperature exposure during storage. The affected products were distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a CGMP deviation (temperature excursion) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 664 bottles of XIGDUO (dapagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) extended-release tablets, 10 mg/1000 mg, 30-count bottles. The recall is due to current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) deviations involving intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage.

The affected product is identified by lot code MP0077 and NDC 0310-6280-30. The medication was manufactured for AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP and by Bristol-Myers Squibb Manufacturing Company. Distribution was limited to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina.

Consumers who have this specific lot of XIGDUO should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on replacement or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
XIGDUO (DAPAGLIFLOZIN AND METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
XIGDUO
Affected units
664

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • MP0077

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 198 products in this recall →

Same brand · XIGDUO