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Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg recalled over manufacturing violations

Recall date
March 6, 2019
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Official notice title
American Health Packaging recalls Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per Unit Dose Blisters, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: Ameri…
Recall number
D-1047-2019
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
American Health Packaging
Sold / distributed
Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviation: Presence of NDEA (N-Nitrosodimethylamine), a carcinogen impurity, detected in the active ingredient.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) per Unit Dose Blisters, Rx Only, Packaged and Distributed by: American Health Packaging, Columbus, Ohio 43217 (Individual Dose NDC:60687-139-11, Carton NDC#: 60687-139-01)

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