FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0272-2019

Product

GSMS Irbesartan Tablets, USP, 300 mg,(a) 30-count bottle (NDC 60429-642-30), (b) 90-count bottle (NDC 60429-642-90), Rx Only, Manufactured by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788, Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated Camarillo, CA 93012 USA.

Affected lot / code info
60429-642-30 Irbesartan 300mg Tablets, 30 Count Bottle GS019036 Sep-19 GS019073 Sep-19 GS021472 Nov-19 GS021530 Nov-19 GS022234 Feb-20 60429-642-90 Irbesartan 300mg Tablets, 90 Count Bottle B162009 Sep-19 B162010 Sep-19 B162011 Sep-19 B162012 Nov-19 B162013 Nov-19 B162014 Nov-19 B162015 Nov-19 C162001 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
30,194 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-0272-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.