FDAClass IIMay 22, 2019

Losartan Potassium Tab. USP 50mg recall: Impurity Out of Spec

Losartan Potassium Tab. USP 50mg, a) 30 count bottle (NDC 68788-0048-03) and b) 90 count bottle (NDC 68788-0048-09), Rx only, Preferred…

Why was Losartan Potassium Tab. USP 50mg 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 at the manufacturer

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?

a) 30 tablets: lot A1818G batch 01181807 exp 3/2020; b) 90 tablets: lot L0517L batch 12051712 exp 3/2020

Product
Losartan Potassium Tab. USP 50mg, a) 30 count bottle (NDC 68788-0048-03) and b) 90 count bottle (NDC 68788-0048-09), Rx only, Preferred…
Recalling firm
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Distribution
CA, GA, IN. No DOD/VA accounts. No foreign accounts.
Recall date
May 22, 2019
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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