D-1267-2019 Class II Ongoing

Recalled by Torrent Pharma Inc. — Basking Ridge, NJ

FDA drug recall D-1267-2019 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: 331,764 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
331,764 bottles

Product Description

Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 50mg/12.5mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-116-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-116-90), c) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-116-10), 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: [30-count bottle] Lot BP02C051, exp 10/31/2019; Lot BP02D005, exp 12/31/2019; Lot BEF7D047, exp 11/30/2020; [90-count bottle] Lot BP02C050, exp 10/31/2019; Lots BP02D006, BP02D007, exp 12/31/2019; Lot BP02D012, exp 1/31/2020; Lot BEF7D003, exp 3/31/2020; Lots BEF7D026, BEF7D027, BEF7D028, exp 8/31/2020; Lots BEF7D045, BEF7D046, exp 11/30/2020; Lot BEF7E005, exp 1/31/2021; [1000-count bottle] Lots BP02C051, BP02C052, exp 10/31/2019; Lot BEF7D005, exp 3/31/2020; Lots BEF7D029, BEF7D030, exp 8/31/2020; Lot BEF7D048, exp 11/30/2020; Lots BEF7E001, BEF7E002, BEF7E003, BEF7E004, exp 12/31/2020