Valsartan Tablets USP 80 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc...

FDA Recall #D-1038-2019 — Class II — December 31, 2018

Recall #D-1038-2019 Date: December 31, 2018 Classification: Class II Status: Ongoing

Product Description

Valsartan Tablets USP 80 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-571-90

Reason for Recall

GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.

Recalling Firm

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. — East Windsor, NJ

Classification

Class II — May cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

N/A

Distribution

Product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States.

Code Information

Lot Numbers: 471170015A, exp. date Sep 2019; 471180004A, 471180005A, exp. date Feb 2019

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated