Multi-event August 2018 FDA Recall Valsartan by Hetero Labs Limited Unit V
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Hetero Labs Limited Unit V on August 8, 2018 for the product Valsartan. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently completed.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1114-2018
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
08-08-2018
08-29-2018
394,896 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Hetero Labs Limited Unit V
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited Unit V. Polepally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509-301 India. NDC 31722-746-90 UPC 331722746908
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# All Lots with expiration dates 7/2018 to 6/2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1113-2018
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
08-08-2018
08-29-2018
316,380 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Hetero Labs Limited Unit V
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 30 Tablets Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited Unit V, Polepally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509-301, India. NDC 31722-745-30 UPC 331722745307
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# All Lots with expiration dates 7/2018 to 6/2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1116-2018
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
08-08-2018
08-29-2018
441,408 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Hetero Labs Limited Unit V
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 320 mg, 90 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited Unit V, Pollepally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509-301 India. NDC 31722-748-90 UPC 331722748902
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# All Lots with expiration dates 7/2018 to 6/2020
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1115-2018
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
08-08-2018
08-29-2018
441,408 bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Completed
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Hetero Labs Limited Unit V
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90 tablets Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Pollepally Jadcherla Mahabubnagar - 509-301, India. NDC 31722-747-90 UPC 331722747905
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# All Lots with expiration dates 7/2018 to 6/2020
