D-1265-2019 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Torrent Pharma Inc. — Basking Ridge, NJ

FDA drug recall D-1265-2019 was initiated by Torrent Pharma Inc. on April 18, 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: 164,424 bottles.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
May 8, 2019
Initiation Date
April 18, 2019
Termination Date
N/A
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
164,424 bottles

Product Description

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 90-count (NDC: 13668-409-90), b)1000-count (NDC: 13668-409-10) per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana India

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 4DU2D005, 4DU2D006, exp 12/31/2019; Lots 4DU2D026, 4DU2D027, 4DU2D029, exp 3/31/2020; Lot 4DU2E007, exp 12/31/2020; [1000-count bottle] Lot 4DU2D017, exp 2/29/2020, Lots 4DU2D025, 4DU2D028, exp 3/31/2020; Lots 4DU2D040, 4DU2D041, 4DU2D042, 4DU2D045, 4DU2D046, 4DU2D047, 4DU2D048, exp 8/31/2020; Lot BDK2E001, exp 12/31/2020; Lots 4DU2E042, 4DU2E044, exp 2/28/2021; Lots BDK2E012, BDK2E013, exp 8/31/2021