FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0310-2019

Product

Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg, (a) 30-count bottles (NDC 0093-7809-56) & 90-count bottles (NDC 0093-7809-98), RX Only, Manufactured In Israel By: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL IND. LTD. Jerusalem, 9777402, Israel, Manufactured For: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. North Wales, PA 19454.

Affected lot / code info
All lots within expiry. NDC 0093-7809-56 & NDC 0093-7809-98

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1090 Horsham Rd, N/A, North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454-1505

Distribution

Quantity
31,079 bottles
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide including Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-11-27
FDA classified
2018-12-14
Posted by FDA
2018-12-19
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0310-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.