FDAClass IISeptember 12, 2018

AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 160 mg/12.5 mg recall: Impurity Out of Spec

AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 160 mg/12.5 mg tablets, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC…

Why was AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 160 mg/12.5 mg 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: 17325 Exp. 09/2018; 17856 Exp. 09/2018; 18396 Exp. 09/2018; 18702 Exp. 02/2019; 19020 Exp. 02/2019; 19222 Exp. 02/2019; 20030 Exp. 04/2019; 20381 Exp. 04/2019

Product
AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 160 mg/12.5 mg tablets, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC…
Recalling firm
Avkare Incorporated
Quantity
24796 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
September 12, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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