FDAClass IISeptember 5, 2018

Valsartan Tablets recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Valsartan Tablets, USP 40 mg Rx Only NDC 50268-783-15 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478

Why was Valsartan Tablets recalled?

CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.

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?

Lots: 18491 Exp. 10/2018; 19531 Exp. 04/2019; 20168 Exp. 05/2019; 20671 Exp. 08/2019; 21049 Exp. 10/2019; 21635 Exp. 10/2019

Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP 40 mg Rx Only NDC 50268-783-15 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478
Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
Quantity
6776 cartons (338,800 tablets)
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide
Recall date
September 5, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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