FDAClass IIMay 8, 2019

Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 100mg/12.5mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-117-90), b) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-117-10), per bottle…

Why was Losartan Potassium and 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: [90-count bottle] Lot BX35D024, exp 1/31/2020; BEF8D060, BEF8D061, BEF8D062, BEF8D063, BEF8D064, exp 11/30/2020; [1000-count bottle] Lot BEF8D059, exp 11/30/2020; Lots BEF8E004, BEF8E005, exp 1/31/2021

Product
Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 100mg/12.5mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-117-90), b) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-117-10), per bottle…
Recalling firm
Torrent Pharma Inc.
Quantity
54,084 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico
Recall date
May 8, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (drug)
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