Amlodipine And Valsartan Tablet, Film Coated
FDA Recall NDC 65862-739

FDA Enforcement Report: View Recall Date, Reasons, and Safety Status

Active & Historical Enforcement Reports

The FDA has identified 5 recorded enforcement report(s) associated with Amlodipine And Valsartan (NDC 65862-739). A significant event, classified as Class II, was initiated on Dec 31, 2018 by Aurobindo Pharma Limited. The reported reason for this action was: "GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product."

This recall is currently ONGOING. Healthcare providers and patients are advised to check their inventory immediately against the affected codes provided below.

Reported Recall Events

December 2018 Class II Recall: GCMP Deviations

Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
Reason for Recall
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Initiated
Dec 31, 2018
Reported
Mar 27, 2019
Quantity
N/A

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
82114
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States.
Product Description
Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10mg/160mg, 30 count bottles, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited, India --- NDC 65862-739-30
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot Numbers: VFSA17007-A, exp. date Oct-2019
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
65862-737-30Product
65862-737-90Product
65862-737-10Product
65862-737-03Product
65862-739-30Product
65862-739-90Product
65862-739-10Product
65862-739-03Product
65862-738-30Product
65862-738-90Product
65862-738-10Product
65862-738-03Product
65862-740-30Product
65862-740-90Product
65862-740-10Product
65862-740-03Product

December 2018 Class II Recall: CGMP Deviations

Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
Initiated
Dec 31, 2018
Reported
Jan 23, 2019
Quantity
60,417 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
81887
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed to 25 distributors and Retail Chains who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Product Description
Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10 mg/160 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810. NDC 65862-739-30.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# VFSA17008-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VFSA17010-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VFSA18002-A, exp. 01/2020
Lot# VFSA18003-A, exp. 01/2020
Lot# VFSA18007-A, exp. 03/2020
Lot# VFSA18008-A, exp. 03/2020
Lot# VKSA17008-A, exp. 05/2019
Lot# VFSA17009-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VKSA17014-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VKSA17015-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VKSA17016-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VKSA17017-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VKSA18002-A, exp. 01/2020
Lot# VKSA18004-A, exp. 01/2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
65862-737-30Product
65862-737-90Product
65862-737-10Product
65862-737-03Product
65862-739-30Product
65862-739-90Product
65862-739-10Product
65862-739-03Product
65862-738-30Product
65862-738-90Product
65862-738-10Product
65862-738-03Product
65862-740-30Product
65862-740-90Product
65862-740-10Product
65862-740-03Product

December 2018 Class II Recall: CGMP Deviations

Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
Initiated
Dec 31, 2018
Reported
Jan 23, 2019
Quantity
18,408 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
81887
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed to 25 distributors and Retail Chains who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Product Description
Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 5 mg/160 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810. NDC 65862-737-30
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# VESA17013-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VESA17014-A, exp. 10/2019
Lot# VESA18001-A, exp. 12/2019
Lot# VESA18002-A, exp. 12/2019
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
65862-737-30Product
65862-737-90Product
65862-737-10Product
65862-737-03Product
65862-739-30Product
65862-739-90Product
65862-739-10Product
65862-739-03Product
65862-738-30Product
65862-738-90Product
65862-738-10Product
65862-738-03Product
65862-740-30Product
65862-740-90Product
65862-740-10Product
65862-740-03Product

December 2018 Class II Recall: CGMP Deviations

Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
Initiated
Dec 31, 2018
Reported
Jan 23, 2019
Quantity
27,688 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
81887
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed to 25 distributors and Retail Chains who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Product Description
Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 5 mg/320 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810. NDC 65862-738-30.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# VMSA17012-A, exp. date 11/2019
Lot# VMSA17013-A, exp. date 11/2019
Lot# VMSA17014-A, exp. date 11/2019
Lot# VMSA17015-A, exp. date 11/2019
Lot# VMSA17016-A, exp. date 11/2019
Lot# VMSA17017-A, exp. date 11/2019
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
65862-737-30Product
65862-737-90Product
65862-737-10Product
65862-737-03Product
65862-739-30Product
65862-739-90Product
65862-739-10Product
65862-739-03Product
65862-738-30Product
65862-738-90Product
65862-738-10Product
65862-738-03Product
65862-740-30Product
65862-740-90Product
65862-740-10Product
65862-740-03Product

December 2018 Class II Recall: CGMP Deviations

Recall Number
Class II Ongoing
Reason for Recall
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
Initiated
Dec 31, 2018
Reported
Jan 23, 2019
Quantity
55,788 bottles

Recall Profile & Regulatory Data

Event ID
81887
Classification
Class II
Enforcement Status
Ongoing
Recalling Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution Pattern
Product was distributed to 25 distributors and Retail Chains who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
Product Description
Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10 mg/320 mg. 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810. NDC 65862-740-30.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# VKSA18005-A, exp. date 03/2020
Lot# VKSA18001-A, exp. date 01/2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
65862-737-30Product
65862-737-90Product
65862-737-10Product
65862-737-03Product
65862-739-30Product
65862-739-90Product
65862-739-10Product
65862-739-03Product
65862-738-30Product
65862-738-90Product
65862-738-10Product
65862-738-03Product
65862-740-30Product
65862-740-90Product
65862-740-10Product
65862-740-03Product

About FDA Recall Enforcement Reports

FDA recall data documents classified recall actions associated with a product. Most recalls are limited to specific lots, batches, or package configurations rather than every unit of a drug.

If a recall is listed for an NDC, review the affected lot information and package details carefully. Patients and healthcare professionals should confirm whether a specific product in hand matches the lot or package information before assuming it is affected.