FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0876-2018

Product

Valsartan Tablets USP, 320 mg, 90 tablet, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd. Roorkee - 247661, India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801, NDC 59746-363-90

Brand name
Valsartan
Generic name
Valsartan
Active ingredient
Valsartan
Route
Oral
NDCs
59746-360, 59746-361, 59746-362, 59746-363
FDA application
ANDA203536
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: VR417065A, VR417066A, Exp 10/2019

Why it was recalled

Incorrect/Undeclared excipient: Product batches were released into commercial distribution with a larger size grade of excipient (Crospovidone).

Recalling firm

Firm
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Manufacturer
Jubilant Cadista Pharmacuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
207 Kiley Dr, N/A, Salisbury, Maryland 21801-2249

Distribution

Quantity
2,328 bottles (Lot VR417065A) and 2,352 bottles (Lot VR417066A)
Distribution pattern
IN, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY and OH

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-05-25
FDA classified
2018-06-15
Posted by FDA
2018-06-13
Terminated
2020-01-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0876-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.