FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1047-2019

Product

Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per Unit Dose Blisters, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217 (Individual Dose NDC:60687-139-11, Carton NDC#: 60687-139-01)

Affected lot / code info
Lot 179791, Mar 2020

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviation: Presence of NDEA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine), a carcinogen impurity, detected in the active ingredient.

Recalling firm

Firm
American Health Packaging
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2550 John Glenn Ave Ste A, N/A, Columbus, Ohio 43217-1188

Distribution

Quantity
3337 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-03-06
FDA classified
2019-03-21
Posted by FDA
2019-03-27
Terminated
2020-09-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1047-2019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.