FDAClass IISeptember 12, 2018

AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 320 mg/25 mg recall: Impurity Out of Spec

AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 320 mg/25 mg tablets 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC…

Why was AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 320 mg/25 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: 17308 Exp. 09/2018; 18158 Exp. 09/2018; 18539 Exp. 01/2019; 19021 Exp. 01/2019; 19225 Exp. 01/2019; 20033 Exp. 06/2019; 20290 Exp. 06/2019; 20565 Exp. 06/2019; 21369 Exp. 10/2019

Product
AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 320 mg/25 mg tablets 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC…
Recalling firm
Avkare Incorporated
Quantity
19623 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Recall date
September 12, 2018
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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