The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1293-2014·Announced 2014-05-21

Teva Recalls Glyburide and Metformin Tablets Due to GMP Deviations

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling specific bottles of Glyburide and Metformin Hydrochloride tablets due to laboratory testing deviations from GMP requirements.

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 the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific high-risk pathogens, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling 2,532 bottles of GLYBURIDE and METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE Tablets USP, 5mg/500mg, 500 count. The affected product is identified by lot code TE36018 and expiration date 06/15. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because laboratory testing was not followed in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements. This constitutes a CGMP deviation.

Consumers with this specific product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
GLYBURIDE and METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE Tablets USP, 5mg/500mg, 500 count bottle, Manufactured In INDIA By: EMCURE PHARMACEUTICALS LTD harmaceuticals Ltd., Hinjwadi, Pune, India, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC: 0093-5712-05
Affected units
2,532

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 (2)

  • TE36018
  • Exp. 06/15

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA 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 4 products in this recall →