FDAClass IIApril 17, 2019

Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/12.5mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-117-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-117-90) per bottle , Rx…

Why was Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets recalled?

CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level.

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?

Count, lots, expiry: [30-count bottle] Lot BEF8D058,exp 11/30/2020 [90-count bottle] Lots BEF8D009, BEF8D010, BEF8D011, BEF8D012, BEF8D013, BEF8D007, BEF8D008, exp 3/31/2020; Lots BEF8D023, BEF8D024, BEF8D025, BEF8D020, BEF8D021, BEF8D022, exp 4/30/2020; Lots BEF8D054, BEF8D055, BEF8D056, exp 10/31/2020; Lots BEF8D057, exp 11/30/2020

Product
Losartan Potassium / Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/12.5mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-117-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-117-90) per bottle , Rx…
Recalling firm
Torrent Pharma Inc.
Quantity
172,296 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico
Recall date
April 17, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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