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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Ongoing

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg 50 tablets (5x10) Unit Dose Rx Only NDC 50268-517-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478

Reported: May 8, 2019 Initiated: April 24, 2019 #D-1249-2019

Product Description

Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg 50 tablets (5x10) Unit Dose Rx Only NDC 50268-517-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478

Reason for Recall

CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.96 parts per million.

Details

Recalling Firm
AVKARE Inc.
Units Affected
1438 cartons (71,900 tablets)
Distribution
Nationwide
Location
Pulaski, TN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg 50 tablets (5x10) Unit Dose Rx Only NDC 50268-517-15 Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478. Recalled by AVKARE Inc.. Units affected: 1438 cartons (71,900 tablets).
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.96 parts per million.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 8, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1249-2019.