FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0269-2019

Product

Westminister Irbesartan Tablets, USP, 300mg, Rx Only,(a) 30-count bottle (NDC 69367-121-01, (b) 90-count bottle (NDC 69367-121-03), Manufactured by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11755. Manufactured for Westminster Pharmaceuticals LLC Olive Branch, MS 20854 Made in the USA.

Affected lot / code info
69367-121-01 Irbesartan 300mg Tablets, 30 count bottle B162008A Sep-19 C162002A Feb-20 69367-121-03 Irbesartan 300mg Tablets, 90 count bottle B162008B Sep-19 C162002B Feb-20

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Sciegen Pharmaceuticals Inc
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
89 Arkay Dr, N/A, Hauppauge, New York 11788-3727

Distribution

Quantity
5,989 HDPE
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-10-29
FDA classified
2018-11-20
Posted by FDA
2018-11-28
Terminated
2023-09-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0269-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.