FDAClass IIMarch 27, 2019

Losartan Potassium Tablets recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-03), b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-09), Rx Only, Mfg: Torrent Pharma…

Why was Losartan Potassium Tablets recalled?

CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) was identified.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current 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?

Count, lots, expiry: a) 30-count bottle C2218C, exp 9/2020, D1318E, exp 10/2020; b) 90-count bottle C2719J, exp 9/2020, E1818B, exp 10/2020.

Product
Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-03), b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-09), Rx Only, Mfg: Torrent Pharma…
Recalling firm
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Quantity
530
Distribution
California, Georgia, Indiana
Recall date
March 27, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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