Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide recall: Impurity Out of Spec
Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 160 mg/25 mg tablets, USP 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC 0591-2317-19.
Why was Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug 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: 1191164M, 1191165M, 1191166M, 1191167A, 1225612M, 1250717M, 1256111M, 1288798M
- Product
- Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 160 mg/25 mg tablets, USP 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC 0591-2317-19.
- Recalling firm
- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
- Quantity
- 99,554 bottles
- Distribution
- Product was distributed throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico
- Recall date
- August 1, 2018
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (drug)