D-0983-2018 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA — North Wales, PA

FDA drug recall D-0983-2018 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: 99,554 bottles.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
Aug 1, 2018
Initiation Date
Jul 16, 2018
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
99,554 bottles

Product Description

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 160 mg/25 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 0591-2317-19.

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: 1191164M, 1191165M, 1191166M, 1191167A, 1225612M, 1250717M, 1256111M, 1288798M

Source

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

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