Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, In...

FDA Recall #D-1039-2019 — Class II — December 31, 2018

Recall #D-1039-2019 Date: December 31, 2018 Classification: Class II Status: Ongoing

Product Description

Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-572-90

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: 472180001A, 472180002A, 472180003A, 472180004A, exp. date Jan 2020; 472180007A, 472180008A, 472180009A, 472180010A, exp. date Mar 2020; 472180013A, 472180014A, exp. date Apr 2020

Status

Ongoing

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated