Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product description
Valsartan Tablets, USP 320 mg, 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-2170-19), 500-count bottle (NDC 0591-2170-05), Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
NDC 0591-2170-19 Lot Numbers: 1208002A, 1247282M, 1263944M NDC 0591-2170-05 Lot Numbers: 1208000M, 1208001M, 1240425A
Where it was sold
Product was distributed throughout the United States, including Hawaii and 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-0989-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Jul 16, 2018
- FDA report date
- Aug 1, 2018
- Quantity
- 13,555 90-count bottles; 2,892 500-count bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0989-2018, exactly as published.
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- City
- North Wales
- State
- PA
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 80538
- Address
- 1090 Horsham Rd
- Code information
- NDC 0591-2170-19 Lot Numbers: 1208002A, 1247282M, 1263944M NDC 0591-2170-05 Lot Numbers: 1208000M, 1208001M, 1240425A
- Postal code
- 19454-1505
- Report date
- Aug 1, 2018
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0989-2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- Product quantity
- 13,555 90-count bottles; 2,892 500-count bottles
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Valsartan Tablets, USP 320 mg, 90-count bottle (NDC 0591-2170-19), 500-count bottle (NDC 0591-2170-05), Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054.
- Distribution pattern
- Product was distributed throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Jul 16, 2018
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- Jul 24, 2018