FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-1137-2018

Product

Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP, 10 mg/320 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-204-30

Affected lot / code info
Batch: BV77D013, BV77C011, BV77D001, BV77D002, BV77D003, BV77D004, BV77D005, BV77D006, BV77D007, BV77D008, BV77D009 , BV77D010, BV77D011, BV77D012, BV77C009, BV77C010

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Torrent Pharma Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Allen Rd Ste 102, N/A, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 07920-3856

Distribution

Quantity
89616 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-08-17
FDA classified
2018-08-28
Posted by FDA
2018-09-05
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1137-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.