Sandoz Inc. issued the following announcement on Sept. 23.
Sandoz Inc. is voluntarily recalling all quantities and lots within expiry of Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules in the US to the consumer level because of confirmed contamination with N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) above levels established by the FDA in batches of Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules. To date, Sandoz has not received any reports of adverse events related to use of the product as part of this recall.
Risk Statement: NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen (a substance that could cause cancer) based on results from laboratory tests. NDMA is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products, and vegetables.
Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules is an oral product, indicated for the treatment of duodenal ulcer, benign gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, post-operative peptic ulcer, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and other conditions where reduction of gastric secretion and acid output is desirable. The affected Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsule can be identified by NDC numbers stated on the product label.
The affected Sandoz Ranitidine includes 30 count, 60 count and 500 count bottles in the following lots:
| Product Name | NDC Number | Lot Nbr. | Expiration Date | Date of Manufacture |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count | 0781-2855-05 | HD1862 | 4/30/2020 | 4/19/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count | 0781-2855-05 | HP9438 | 9/30/2020 | 9/5/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count | 0781-2855-05 | HP9439 | 9/30/2020 | 9/6/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 500 count | 0781-2855-05 | HP9440 | 9/30/2020 | 9/5/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count | 0781-2855-60 | HC9266 | 4/30/2020 | 4/19/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count | 0781-2855-60 | HD1865 | 4/30/2020 | 4/19/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count | 0781-2855-60 | HP9441 | 9/30/2020 | 9/6/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count | 0781-2855-60 | JK7994 | 8/31/2021 | 8/7/2018 |
| RANITIDINE 150mg Capsules 60 count | 0781-2855-60 | JK8659 | 8/31/2021 | 8/7/2018 |
| RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count | 0781-2865-31 | HD8625 | 4/30/2020 | 4/27/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count | 0781-2865-31 | HD9275 | 4/30/2020 | 4/27/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count | 0781-2865-31 | HU2207 | 8/31/2020 | 8/24/2017 |
| RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count | 0781-2865-31 | HX6676 | 3/31/2021 | 3/20/2018 |
| RANITIDINE 300mg Capsules 30 count | 0781-2865-31 | HX6677 | 3/31/2021 | 3/20/2018 |
Sandoz will be notifying its distributors and customers via overnight mail and via the Sandoz web site, and will arrange for return of all recalled products. Wholesalers (direct customers) will be asked to immediately stop distribution and return any stock to Sandoz, and contact the retail pharmacies in their group to do the same. Pharmacies will be asked to immediately stop dispensing Sandoz Ranitidine Hydrochloride Capsules and return remaining stock to Sandoz by contacting Stericycle to request a recall packet. Consumers are asked to continue taking their medication and speak to their physician or pharmacist on alternate healthcare treatment options.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Sandoz at 1-800-525-8747 option # between 8:30am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday EST or www.us.sandoz.com for more information. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. This information and package photos are available at
https://www.us.sandoz.com/patients-customers/product-safety-notices
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
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