Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level.
Product description
Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/12.5mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-117-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-117-90) per bottle , Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana India. For: Torrent Pharma, Inc, 150 Allen Road, Suite 102, Basking Ridge, NJ
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Count, lots, expiry: [30-count bottle] Lot BEF8D058,exp 11/30/2020 [90-count bottle] Lots BEF8D009, BEF8D010, BEF8D011, BEF8D012, BEF8D013, BEF8D007, BEF8D008, exp 3/31/2020; Lots BEF8D023, BEF8D024, BEF8D025, BEF8D020, BEF8D021, BEF8D022, exp 4/30/2020; Lots BEF8D054, BEF8D055, BEF8D056, exp 10/31/2020; Lots BEF8D057, exp 11/30/2020
Where it was sold
Nationwide USA 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-1118-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Feb 28, 2019
- FDA report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Quantity
- 172,296 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1118-2019, exactly as published.
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- City
- Basking Ridge
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 82585
- Address
- 150 Allen Rd Ste 102
- Code information
- Count, lots, expiry: [30-count bottle] Lot BEF8D058,exp 11/30/2020 [90-count bottle] Lots BEF8D009, BEF8D010, BEF8D011, BEF8D012, BEF8D013, BEF8D007, BEF8D008, exp 3/31/2020; Lots BEF8D023, BEF8D024, BEF8D025, BEF8D020, BEF8D021, BEF8D022, exp 4/30/2020; Lots BEF8D054, BEF8D055, BEF8D056, exp 10/31/2020; Lots BEF8D057, exp 11/30/2020
- Postal code
- 07920-3856
- Report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1118-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
- Product quantity
- 172,296 bottles
- Reason for recall
- CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/12.5mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-117-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-117-90) per bottle , Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana India. For: Torrent Pharma, Inc, 150 Allen Road, Suite 102, Basking Ridge, NJ
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Feb 28, 2019
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Apr 10, 2019