Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
Sandoz Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100 mg/25 mg, 1000-count bottles, Rx Only, Finished Drug Product Manufactured by: Lek Pharmaceuticals d.d. SI-1526 Ljubljana,Sovenia for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 0781-5207-10.
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
Reason cGMP Deviations: recall due to not meeting the N-Nitroso Bisoprolol impurity specification limits.
Reason Cross Contamination with Other Products: Testing of reserve samples showed presence of traces of ezetimibe
Reason Product Mix Up: This product is being recalled because of a complaint received that a sealed bottle of lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide tablets…
Reason Presence of foreign substance: plastic-like substance.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
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