FDAClass IIDecember 19, 2018

Valsartan Tablets recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Valsartan Tablets, USP 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.…

Why was Valsartan Tablets recalled?

GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot Numbers: 3069019, 3069020, 3069021, 3069022, 3071354, 3071355, 3071357 3079023 3079027 3079028 3079029 3079996 3079997 3079998 3083635 3086715 3086716 3086717 3088623

Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.…
Recalling firm
Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik FDF)
Quantity
232,180 HDPE bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
Recall date
December 19, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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