Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product description
Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., NDC 0378-5813-77.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot Numbers: 3065445, 3074880, 3074883, 3086688, 3086689, 3086710
Where it was sold
Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0325-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Dec 4, 2018
- FDA report date
- Dec 19, 2018
- Quantity
- 119,761 HDPE bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik FDF)
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0325-2019, exactly as published.
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- City
- Sinnar, Nashik District
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- India
- Event ID
- 81707
- Address
- F-4 F-12, Malegaon M.I.D.C., Sinnar
- Code information
- Lot Numbers: 3065445, 3074880, 3074883, 3086688, 3086689, 3086710
- Report date
- Dec 19, 2018
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0325-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik FDF)
- Product quantity
- 119,761 HDPE bottles
- 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.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., NDC 0378-5813-77.
- Distribution pattern
- Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
- Recall initiation date
- Dec 4, 2018
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Dec 14, 2018