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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg Rx Only 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose NDC 50268-784-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478

Reported: September 5, 2018 Initiated: August 14, 2018 #D-1131-2018

Product Description

Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg Rx Only 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose NDC 50268-784-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478

Reason for Recall

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

Details

Recalling Firm
AVKARE Inc.
Units Affected
728 cartons (36,400 tablets)
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide
Location
Pulaski, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg Rx Only 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose NDC 50268-784-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478. Recalled by AVKARE Inc.. Units affected: 728 cartons (36,400 tablets).
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 5, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1131-2018.