Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0332-2019 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik FDF) |
| Report date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Recall initiation date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Quantity | 32,284 HDPE bottles |
| Location | Sinnar, Nashik District, N/A, India |
Official product description
Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 320/25 mg, (a) 90-count bottle (NDC 0378-6325-77), (b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-6325-05), Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Why the product was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Distribution information
Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.
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