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 TABLETS, USP, 100 mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-115-90), b) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-115-10), 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: [90-count bottle] Lots 4DU3E014, 4DU3E015, exp 1/31/2021; Lot 4DU3E065, exp 7/31/2021; [1000-count bottle] Lot 4DU3D018, exp 11/30/2020; Lots 4DU3E062, 4DU3E063, exp 6/30/2021
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-1116-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Feb 28, 2019
- FDA report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Quantity
- 121,668 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1116-2019, 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: [90-count bottle] Lots 4DU3E014, 4DU3E015, exp 1/31/2021; Lot 4DU3E065, exp 7/31/2021; [1000-count bottle] Lot 4DU3D018, exp 11/30/2020; Lots 4DU3E062, 4DU3E063, exp 6/30/2021
- Postal code
- 07920-3856
- Report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1116-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
- Product quantity
- 121,668 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 TABLETS, USP, 100 mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-115-90), b) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-115-10), 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