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, 50 mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-409-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-409-90), c) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-409-10), 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: [30-count bottle] Lot 4DU2D077, exp 10/31/2020; [90-count bottle] Lot 4DU2D087, exp 10/31/2020; Lots 4DU2E023, 4DU2E024, 4DU2E026, 4DU2E027, 4DU2E028, 4DU2E029, 4DU2E020, exp 1/31/2021; Lots 4O50E007, 4O50E008, exp 8/31/2021; [1000 count bottle] Lots 4DU2D067, 4DU2D069, 4DU2D063, 4DU2D064, 4DU2D065, 4DU2D066, exp 9/30/2020; Lots 4DU2D084, 4DU2D085, 4DU2D083, 4DU2D082, 4DU2D072, 4DU2D077, 4DU2D078, 4DU2D079, 4DU2D081, 4DU2D080, 4DU2D070, 4DU2D073, 4DU2D074, 4DU2D075, 4DU2D086, 4DU2D088, 4DU2D089, exp 10/31/2020; Lots 4DU2E019, 4DU2E021, 4DU2E022, 4DU2E025, exp 1/31/2021; Lots 4DU2E032, 4DU2E033, 4DU2E034, 4DU2E035, 4DU2E036, 4DU2E037, 4DU2E038, 4DU2E039, 4DU2E041, exp 2/28/2021; Lots 4DU2E103, 4DU2E101, 4DU2E102, 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-1115-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Feb 28, 2019
- FDA report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Quantity
- 476,340 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1115-2019, 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 4DU2D077, exp 10/31/2020; [90-count bottle] Lot 4DU2D087, exp 10/31/2020; Lots 4DU2E023, 4DU2E024, 4DU2E026, 4DU2E027, 4DU2E028, 4DU2E029, 4DU2E020, exp 1/31/2021; Lots 4O50E007, 4O50E008, exp 8/31/2021; [1000 count bottle] Lots 4DU2D067, 4DU2D069, 4DU2D063, 4DU2D064, 4DU2D065, 4DU2D066, exp 9/30/2020; Lots 4DU2D084, 4DU2D085, 4DU2D083, 4DU2D082, 4DU2D072, 4DU2D077, 4DU2D078, 4DU2D079, 4DU2D081, 4DU2D080, 4DU2D070, 4DU2D073, 4DU2D074, 4DU2D075, 4DU2D086, 4DU2D088, 4DU2D089, exp 10/31/2020; Lots 4DU2E019, 4DU2E021, 4DU2E022, 4DU2E025, exp 1/31/2021; Lots 4DU2E032, 4DU2E033, 4DU2E034, 4DU2E035, 4DU2E036, 4DU2E037, 4DU2E038, 4DU2E039, 4DU2E041, exp 2/28/2021; Lots 4DU2E103, 4DU2E101, 4DU2E102, exp 6/30/2021
- Postal code
- 07920-3856
- Report date
- Apr 17, 2019
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1115-2019
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Torrent Pharma Inc.
- Product quantity
- 476,340 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, 50 mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-409-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-409-90), c) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-409-10), 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