Key Takeaway

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 100 mg, supplied in a) 30 count (NDC 23155-646-03, b) 90 count (NDC 23155-646-09) and 1000 count (NDC 23155-646-10) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Scien by Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recalled on March 26, 2020. The hazard: CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable da...

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 100 mg, supplied in a) 30 count (NDC 23155-646-03, b) 90 count (NDC 23155-646-09) and 1000 count (NDC 23155-646-10) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Scien

Recalled: March 26, 2020 ~a) 12,168; b) 17,196; c) 3,890 units affected D-1104-2020

Description

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 100 mg, supplied in a) 30 count (NDC 23155-646-03, b) 90 count (NDC 23155-646-09) and 1000 count (NDC 23155-646-10) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceutical Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Hazard / Reason

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

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Drugs

Distribution

Nationwide

Related Recalls

FDA Drug Class II

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 23155-645-03), b) 90 count (NDC 23155-645-09) and c) 1000 count (NDC 23155-645-10) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Priva

March 26, 2020

FDA Drug Class I

Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 500 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-018-01

March 23, 2020

FDA Drug Class I

Tetracycline HCL Capsules, USP, 250 mg, 100-count Bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Brunswick NJ 08816. NDC 23155-017-01

March 23, 2020

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