Key Takeaway

Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count, plastic child resistant bottle, Rx Only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807, NDC 68788-6882-9 by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc was recalled on August 15, 2018. The hazard: CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.

FDA Drug Class II Terminated

Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count, plastic child resistant bottle, Rx Only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807, NDC 68788-6882-9

Recalled: August 15, 2018 ~9 bottles consisting of 90 tables each bottle units affected D-1107-2018

Description

Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count, plastic child resistant bottle, Rx Only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807, NDC 68788-6882-9

Hazard / Reason

CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.

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

Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count, plastic child resistant bottle, Rx Only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807, NDC 68788-6882-9

Drugs

Company Information

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Anaheim, CA, United States

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Distribution

Products were distributed to one distributor in Alabama who may have further distributed the product to the consumer level.

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