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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-03), b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-09), Rx Only, Mfg: Torrent Pharma Inc. Basking Ridge, NJ. Relabeled by: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807.

Reported: March 27, 2019 Initiated: March 6, 2019 #D-1051-2019

Product Description

Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-03), b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-09), Rx Only, Mfg: Torrent Pharma Inc. Basking Ridge, NJ. Relabeled by: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807.

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) was identified.

Details

Units Affected
530
Distribution
California, Georgia, Indiana
Location
Anaheim, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-03), b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 68788-0048-09), Rx Only, Mfg: Torrent Pharma Inc. Basking Ridge, NJ. Relabeled by: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807.. Recalled by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Units affected: 530.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) was identified.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on March 27, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1051-2019.