Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, In...

FDA Recall #D-1037-2019 — Class II — December 31, 2018

Recall #D-1037-2019 Date: December 31, 2018 Classification: Class II Status: Ongoing

Product Description

Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-570-30

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: 470180008A, exp. date Feb 2020; 470180014A, 470180016A, exp. date Mar 2020; 470180032A, exp. date May 2020

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated