FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0270-2019

Product

GSMS Irbesartan Tablets, USP, 75 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788 Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated Camarillo, CA 93012 USA, NDC 60429-640-90.

Affected lot / code info
60429-640-90 Irbesartan 75mg Tablets, 90 Count Bottle B160003 Sep-19 B160004 Sep-19

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
3,835 HDPE bottles
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-0270-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.