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Valsartan Tablets recalled over manufacturing violations

Recall date
August 14, 2018
Source
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
Official notice title
AVKARE Inc. recalls Valsartan Tablets, USP 160 mg Rx Only 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose NDC 50268-785-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulas…
Recall number
D-1132-2018
FDA classification
Class II
Brand / firm
AVKARE Inc.
Sold / distributed
U.S. Nationwide

Why it was recalled

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

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 Rx Only 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose NDC 50268-785-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478

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