FDA Recall D-1101-2020

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA · Parsippany, NJ

Class II Ongoing 2241 days on record

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

Product

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP 50 mg, Bulk, Rx only, For Further Manufacturing, Packing or Repackaging only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd., Birzebbugia, Malta NDC 0591-3746-00

Lot / code: Lots 1195625A, 1195624A, 1195623A, exp. date 03/2020

Quantity: N/A

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture finished products.

Recall record

Recall number: D-1101-2020
Classification: Class II
Status: Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification: E-Mail
Distribution: Bulk product was distributed to one re-packager in California.
Recall initiated: 2020-03-25
Classified by FDA Center: 2020-04-07
FDA published: 2020-04-15
Recalling firm: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Firm location: Parsippany, NJ

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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