US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 14, 2018 (8 years ago)

Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg Rx Only 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose NDC 50268-784-15…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

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

What 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

Recalling firm
AVKARE Inc.
NDC code
50268-784-15
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1131-2018

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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