FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1098-2018

Product

Valsartan, 320mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Repackaged By: Northwind Pharmaceuticals, Indianapolis, IN 46256. NDC: 51655-0654-52

Affected lot / code info
Lot: UT48100001, exp 9/30/2019

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Northwind Pharmaceuticals LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
9402 Uptown Dr Ste 1100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256-1042

Distribution

Quantity
14 bottles
Distribution pattern
Indiana

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-18
FDA classified
2018-08-15
Posted by FDA
2018-08-22
Terminated
2023-03-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1098-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.