FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0966-2018

Product

Unit Dose Valsartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg. Rx only, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC# 0904-6594-61.

Affected lot / code info
Major Label Unit Dose 10 x 10 Cartons 80 mg Item # 302086. Lot# T-01270 (Expiry: 7/18). Lot# T-01466 (Expiry: 7/18). Lot# T-01500 (Expiry:2/19). Lot# T-01596 (Expiry: 2/19). Lot# T-01625 (Expiry: 2/19). Lot# T-01712 (Expiry: 2/19). Lot# T-01795 (5/19). Lot# T-01807 (Expiry: 5/19).

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.

Recalling firm

Firm
MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS
Notification channel
N/A
Type
N/A
Address
17177 N Laurel Park Dr, N/A, Livonia, Michigan 48152-2693

Distribution

Quantity
5,464 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-18
FDA classified
2018-07-20
Posted by FDA
2018-08-01
Terminated
2022-10-02
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0966-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.