D-0982-2018 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA — North Wales, PA

FDA drug recall D-0982-2018 was initiated by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA on Jul 16, 2018 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product. The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 195,234 bottles.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
Aug 1, 2018
Initiation Date
Jul 16, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
195,234 bottles

Product Description

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 160 mg/12.5 mg tablets, USP 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC 0591-2316-19.

Reason for Recall

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

Distribution Pattern

Product was distributed throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Lot Numbers: 1191160M, 1191161M, 1191162A, 1219363M, 1219364M, 1219365A, 1225613A, 1233944M, 1233945M, 1253253M, 1253254M

Source

Dataset
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openFDA file date
Oct 23, 2026
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Oct 25, 2026

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