FDAClass IIJanuary 23, 2019

Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 5 mg/320 mg recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 5 mg/320 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810. NDC…

Why was Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 5 mg/320 mg recalled?

CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.

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 # VMSA17012-A, exp. date 11/2019 Lot # VMSA17013-A, exp. date 11/2019 Lot # VMSA17014-A, exp. date 11/2019 Lot # VMSA17015-A, exp. date 11/2019 Lot # VMSA17016-A, exp. date 11/2019 Lot # VMSA17017-A, exp. date 11/2019

Product
Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 5 mg/320 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810. NDC…
Recalling firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Quantity
27,688 bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed to 25 distributors and Retail Chains who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Recall date
January 23, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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