US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jul 18, 2018 (8 years ago)

Valsartan, 80mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.

What was recalled

Valsartan, 80mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC: 51655-0652-52

Recalling firm
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
Origin
IN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1097-2018

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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