Multi-event June 2019 FDA Recall Losartan Potassium by Macleods Pharma Usa Inc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Macleods Pharma Usa Inc on June 20, 2019 for the product Losartan Potassium. The FDA reported the reason for recall as cgmp deviations. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently terminated.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-1458-2019
CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture finished products.
06-20-2019
07-17-2019
4277 bottles (4,277,000 tablets)
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Macleods Pharma Usa 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
10-26-2021
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Losartan Potassium Tablets 50 mg 1000 Tablets, USP Rx Only Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA NDC 33342-045-44
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# BLI710A Nov 2019
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1457-2019
CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture finished products.
06-20-2019
07-17-2019
47520 bottles (4,276,800 tablets)
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Macleods Pharma Usa 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
10-26-2021
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 50 mg 90 tablets Rx Only Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA NDC 33342-045-10
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# BLI711A Nov 2019
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1460-2019
CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture finished products.
06-20-2019
07-17-2019
29106 bottles (2,619,540 tablets)
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Macleods Pharma Usa 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
10-26-2021
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 90 Tablets, USP Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA NDC 33342-051-10
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# BLL801A Dec-19 BLL802A Dec-19 BLL803A Dec-19
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1459-2019
CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture finished products.
06-20-2019
07-17-2019
142626 bottles (12,836,340 tablets)
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Macleods Pharma Usa 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
10-26-2021
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 90 Tablets, USP Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA NDC 33342-050-10
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# BLK719A Sep-19 BLK720A Sep-19 BLK721A Sep-19 BLK722A Sep-19 BLK723A Sep-19 BLK724A Sep-19 BLK725A Oct-19 BLK726A Oct-19 BLK804A Jan-20 BLK806A Jan-20 BLK825A Oct-21 BLK826A Oct-21
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-1461-2019
CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture finished products.
06-20-2019
07-17-2019
145162 bottles (13,064,580 tablets)
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.
Terminated
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Macleods Pharma Usa 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
10-26-2021
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Losartan Potassium andHydrochlorothiazide Tablets 100 mg/25 mg 90 tablets, USP Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA inc. Plainsboro, NJ 08536 Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, INDIA NDC 33342-052-10
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# BLM716A Jul-19 BLM717A Jul-19 BLM719A Aug-19 BLM720A Aug-19 BLM721A Sep-19 BLM722A Sep-19 BLM723A Oct-19 BLM724A Oct-19 BLM725A Oct-19 BLM726A Nov-19 BLM802A Dec-19 BLM803A Dec-19 BLM825A Sep-21 BLM826A Sep-21 BLM827A Sep-21
