D-1116-2019 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Torrent Pharma Inc. — Basking Ridge, NJ

FDA drug recall D-1116-2019 was initiated by Torrent Pharma Inc. on February 28, 2019 and is designated Class II. Reason for recall: CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level. The recall status is ongoing. Affected quantity: 121,668 bottles.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
April 17, 2019
Initiation Date
February 28, 2019
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
121,668 bottles

Product Description

LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP, 100 mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-115-90), b) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-115-10), per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana India. For: Torrent Pharma, Inc, 150 Allen Road, Suite 102, Basking Ridge, NJ

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level.

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Code Information

Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lots 4DU3E014, 4DU3E015, exp 1/31/2021; Lot 4DU3E065, exp 7/31/2021; [1000-count bottle] Lot 4DU3D018, exp 11/30/2020; Lots 4DU3E062, 4DU3E063, exp 6/30/2021