Multi-event December 2018 FDA Recall Drug by Torrent Pharma Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Torrent Pharma Inc. on December 20, 2018 for the product Drug. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0501-2019
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.
12-20-2018
02-27-2019
83,016 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.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Torrent Pharma Inc.
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 USA and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP, 100 mg, a) 30-count (NDC: 13668-115-30), b) 90-count (NDC: 13668-115-90), c) 1000-count (NDC: 13668-115-10) per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Count, lots, expiry: [30-count bottle] Lot BO31C016, exp 04/2019; [90-count bottle] Lot BO31C016, exp 04/2019; [1000-count bottle] Lots 4DK3C004, 4DK3C005, exp 04/2019; Lots 4DU3C040, exp 10/2019; Lots 4DU3E049, 4DU3E050, exp 05/2021
Recall Number: D-0502-2019
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.
12-20-2018
02-27-2019
65,832 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.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Torrent Pharma Inc.
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 USA and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP, 50 mg, a) 30-count bottle (NDC: 13668-409-30), b) 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-409-90), c) 1000-count bottle (NDC: 13668-409-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Count, lots, expiry: [30-count bottle] Lot 4L67C035, exp 10/2019; [90-count bottle] Lot 4L67C035, 4L67C036 exp 10/2019; [1000-count bottle] Lot 4O50C005, exp 11/2019
Recall Number: D-0503-2019
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.
12-20-2018
02-27-2019
43,416 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.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Torrent Pharma Inc.
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 USA and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM TABLETS, USP, 25 mg, 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-113-90), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lot 4O49C013, exp 09/2019
Recall Number: D-0505-2019
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.
12-20-2018
02-27-2019
18,780 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.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Torrent Pharma Inc.
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 USA and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM and HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP 50 mg/12.5 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-116-90), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC: 13668-116-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lot BP02C008, exp 03/2019; [1000-count bottle] Lots BEF7D006, exp 03/2020
Recall Number: D-0504-2019
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.
12-20-2018
02-27-2019
18,852 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.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Torrent Pharma Inc.
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 USA and Puerto Rico
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM and HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS, USP, 100 mg/12.5 mg, a) 90-count bottle (NDC: 13668-117-90), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC: 13668-117-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD, Indrad-382 721, Dist. Mehsana Inda
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Count, lots, expiry: [90-count bottle] Lot BX35C020, exp 05/2019, Lot BX35C049, exp 08/2019; [1000-count bottle] Lots BX35C022, BX35C023, exp 05/2019
