Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 50mg /12.5 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods…
Reason Presence of foreign substance: plastic-like substance.
Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose boxes, Rx Only…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) was identified
What was recalled
Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose boxes, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478 ---- NDC 50268-517-15
- Recalling firm
- AVKARE Inc.
- NDC code
- 50268-517-15
- Origin
- TN, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1044-2019
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.
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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP, 25 mg, 1000 film coated tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences…
Reason Presence of Foreign Substance: Presence of a small piece of blue plastic embedded in the tablet.
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Losartan potassium & Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets 100 mg/25 mg, 30, 90 & 1000 count NDC # 33342-052-07, NDC #33342-052-10 & NDC #…
Reason CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 100 mg, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only, Marketed and Packaged By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc…
Reason CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated
Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 50 mg, 90 Tablets bottles, Rx Only Marketed and Packaged By: PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Oklahoma…
Reason CGMP Deviations- AZIDO Impurity levels observed to be above acceptable limits
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