FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0969-2018

Product

Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 80 MG Tablets, 90-count bottle, Rx Only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Xynqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA NDC 43547-368-09

Brand name
Valsartan
Generic name
Valsartan
Active ingredient
Valsartan
Route
Oral
NDCs
43547-367, 43547-368, 43547-369, 43547-370
FDA application
ANDA204821
Affected lot / code info
All lots within expiry.

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc
Manufacturer
Solco Healthcare US, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2002 Eastpark Blvd, N/A, Cranbury, New Jersey 08512-3514

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
United States

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-13
FDA classified
2018-07-20
Posted by FDA
2018-08-01
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0969-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.