FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0271-2019

Product

GSMS 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 ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788, Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated Camarillo, CA 93012 USA.

Affected lot / code info
60429-641-90 Irbesartan 150mg Tablets, 90 Count Bottle B161003 Sep-19 B161004 Sep-19 B161006 Sep-19 B161007 Sep-19 B161008 Nov-19 B161009 Nov-19 B161010 Nov-19 C161001 Feb-20 C161003 May-20 60429-641-30 Irbesartan 150mg Tablets, 30 Count Bottle GS019526 Nov-19 GS020252 Nov-19 GS020958 Nov-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
18,760 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-0271-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.