FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0264-2019

Product

IRBESARTAN Tablets, USP 150 mg (a) 30-count bottle (NDC 60429-641-30), (b) 90-count bottle (NDC 60429-641-90) Rx Only, Manufactured by: SciGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788, Distributed by: GSMS, Incorporated, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA.

Affected lot / code info
Lot Numbers: 30-count bottles: GS019526; Exp. 11/19 GS020252; Exp. 11/19 GS020958; Exp. 11/19 Lot Numbers: 90-count bottles B161003; Exp. 09/19 B161004; Exp. 09/19 B161006; Exp. 09/19 B161007; Exp. 09/19 B161008; Exp. 11/19 B161009; Exp. 11/19 B161010; Exp. 11/19 C161001; Exp. 02/20 C161003; Exp. 05/20

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: FDA laboratory testing confirmed presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) in product.

Recalling firm

Firm
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5187 Camino Ruiz, N/A, Camarillo, California 93012-8601

Distribution

Quantity
15,917 bottles
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-11-02
FDA classified
2018-11-20
Posted by FDA
2018-11-28
Terminated
2020-09-16
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0264-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.