FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1108-2018

Product

Valsartan Tablets, 160 MG, 30-count bottle (NDC 54569-6583-0), 90-count bottle (NDC 54569-6583-1), Rx Only, MFG: Zhejiang Huahai Pharma, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024 China

Affected lot / code info
Expiry, lot: [30-count] 2/28/2019: 7285177; 3/31/2019: 7222163, 7227175; 8/31/2019: 8162190, 8183227. [90-count] 2/28/2019: 7207135, 7212280, 7215073; 3/31/2019: 7222162; 8/31/2019: 8095248, 8095249

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
A-S Medication Solutions LLC.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
2401 Commerce Dr, Libertyville, Illinois 60048-4464

Distribution

Quantity
666 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-07-17
FDA classified
2018-08-18
Posted by FDA
2018-08-29
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1108-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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