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, 25 mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-113-90), b)1000-count (NDC: 13668-113-10) per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana India
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lot BDK1C003, exp 07/31/2019; [1000-count bottle] Lot BDK1C002, exp 07/31/2019; Lots 4DU1D004, 4DU1D005, 4DU1D006, exp 12/31/2019
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-1264-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Apr 18, 2019
- FDA report date
- May 8, 2019
- Quantity
- 28,464 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1264-2019, exactly as published.
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- City
- Basking Ridge
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 82661
- Address
- 150 Allen Rd Ste 102
- Code information
- Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lot BDK1C003, exp 07/31/2019; [1000-count bottle] Lot BDK1C002, exp 07/31/2019; Lots 4DU1D004, 4DU1D005, 4DU1D006, exp 12/31/2019
- Postal code
- 07920-3856
- Report date
- May 8, 2019
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1264-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
- Product quantity
- 28,464 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, 25 mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-113-90), b)1000-count (NDC: 13668-113-10) per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana India
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico
- Recall initiation date
- Apr 18, 2019
- Initial firm notification
- Press Release
- Center classification date
- May 1, 2019