FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0409-2019

Product

Irbesartan Tablets 300 mg 90 count Rx only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Xunqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024 China Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC Cranbury, NJ 08512 NDC 43547-376-09

Brand name
Irbesartan
Generic name
Irbesartan
Active ingredient
Irbesartan
Route
Oral
NDCs
43547-374, 43547-375, 43547-376
FDA application
ANDA203071
Affected lot / code info
331B18009

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.

Recalling firm

Firm
Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc
Manufacturer
Solco Healthcare U.S., LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
700 Atrium Dr, N/A, Somerset, New Jersey 08873-4107

Distribution

Quantity
19800 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-01-18
FDA classified
2019-01-27
Posted by FDA
2019-02-06
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0409-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.