Class II · Moderate risk
Diovan (valsartan)
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it 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.
Cause type: Nitrosamine impurity
Trace nitrosamine impurities such as NDMA, NDEA or NMBA found above the acceptable daily limit. Nitrosamines are probable human carcinogens that can form during manufacturing or storage. This is the cause behind the large valsartan, losartan and ranitidine (Zantac) recalls. All nitrosamine impurity recalls.
What was recalled
Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-573-90
Affected NDC
65862-0573-90
Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.
Drug: Valsartan Category: Blood Pressure Medication
Product details
From the FDA NDC directory, for the product code this recall names. Compare with the label on your package.
| Product | Strength | Form & route | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valsartan NDC 65862-0573 |
320 mg/1 | Tablet, Film Coated | Aurobindo Pharma Limited | DRUG FOR FURTHER PROCESSING |
- Recalling firm
- Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
- NDC code
- 65862-573-90
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1035-2019 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.
Other Valsartan recalls
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Class II · Moderate risk
Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg 30 Scored Tablets Rx Only NDC…
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Class II · Moderate risk
Valsartan Tablets 320 mg USP
CGMP Deviations; Detection of a trace amount of unexpected impurity N- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in finished products
Class II · Moderate risk
Valsartan Tablets 160 mg USP
CGMP Deviations; Detection of a trace amount of unexpected impurity N- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in finished products
Class II · Moderate risk
Valsartan Tablets 80 mg USP
CGMP Deviations; Detection of a trace amount of unexpected impurity N- nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in finished products
Other recalls by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
All 2018 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Dicyclomine Hydrochloride Capsules
shortfill; reports of empty capsules.
Class II · Moderate risk
Acetaminophen Tablets
cGMP deviations: Due to confirmed consumer complaints received with the observation of tablet discoloration (brown surface on tablets).
Class II · Moderate risk
Nebivolol Tablets
CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity (NDSRI), N-Nitroso Nebivolol above acceptable intake (AI) limit.
Class II · Moderate risk
Cinacalcet Tablets
cGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso Cinacalcet impurity above FDA recommended interim limit
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