FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0209-2018

Product

Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xunqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China; Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA; NDC 43547-369-09.

Brand name
Valsartan
Generic name
Valsartan
Active ingredient
Valsartan
Route
Oral
NDCs
43547-367, 43547-368, 43547-369, 43547-370
FDA application
ANDA204821
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 343B17025, Exp 03/31/19

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: confirmed customer complaint of thicker and heavier tablets in bottle.

Recalling firm

Firm
Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc
Manufacturer
Solco Healthcare US, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2002 Eastpark Blvd, N/A, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-3514

Distribution

Quantity
21,987 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-11-29
FDA classified
2018-01-08
Posted by FDA
2018-01-17
Terminated
2019-08-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0209-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.