Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg, 90 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC, Greenville, NC 27834…
Reason Failed Dissolution Specifications
Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per Unit Dose Blisters, Rx Only…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviation: Presence of NDEA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine), a carcinogen impurity, detected in the active ingredient.
What was recalled
Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per Unit Dose Blisters, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217 (Individual Dose NDC:60687-139-11, Carton NDC#: 60687-139-01)
- Recalling firm
- American Health Packaging
- Origin
- OH, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1047-2019
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg 30 Scored Tablets Rx Only NDC 59746-360-30 Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd. Roorkee-247661…
Reason CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Valsartan Tablets 320 mg USP, 90 tablet bottles, Distributed by: Acetris Health, LLC, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663, Manufactured by…
Reason CGMP Deviations; Detection of a trace amount of unexpected impurity N- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in finished products
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Valsartan Tablets 160 mg USP, 90 tablet bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Acetris Health, LLC, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663…
Reason CGMP Deviations; Detection of a trace amount of unexpected impurity N- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in finished products
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Valsartan Tablets 80 mg USP, 90 tablet bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Acetris Health, LLC, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663…
Reason CGMP Deviations; Detection of a trace amount of unexpected impurity N- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in finished products
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