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 Rx Only NDC 50268-517-15…
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was 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.
What 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
- Recalling firm
- AVKARE Inc.
- NDC code
- 50268-517-15
- Origin
- TN, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1249-2019
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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