FDA Recall D-1038-2019

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. · East Windsor, NJ

Class II Ongoing 2691 days on record

Moderate impact — Class II recall — temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence possible; remote probability of serious adverse health consequence.

Product

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

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

Quantity: N/A

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.

Recall record

Recall number: D-1038-2019
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification: Letter
Distribution: Product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States.
Recall initiated: 2018-12-31
Classified by FDA Center: 2019-03-21
FDA published: 2019-03-27
Recalling firm: Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Firm location: East Windsor, NJ

Drug identification

Brand name(s): VALSARTAN
Generic name(s): VALSARTAN
Manufacturer(s): Aurobindo Pharma Limited
NDC(s): 65862-570, 65862-571, 65862-572, 65862-573
Route(s): ORAL

Operational response

Class II recalls indicate possible temporary or reversible health consequences. Remove affected lots from active dispensing. Segregate inventory. Check the firm’s recall notification for guidance on patient outreach.

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