Multi-event September 2019 FDA Recall Drug by Torrent Pharma Inc.
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Torrent Pharma Inc. on September 19, 2019 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-0121-2020
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 9.82 parts per million.
09-19-2019
10-09-2019
8,688 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.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
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 50mg, 1000 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NDC: 13668-409-10
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 4DU2E009
Recall Number: D-0122-2020
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 9.82 parts per million.
09-19-2019
10-09-2019
39,432 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.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
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, [90 or 1000] tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NDC 90 tablets: 13668-115-90; NDC 1000 tablets: 13668-115-10
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Count, lot, expiry: [90 count] Lot 4DU3E009, exp 12/31/2020; [1000 count] Lot 4DU3D018, exp 02/28/2021
Recall Number: D-0124-2020
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 9.82 parts per million.
09-19-2019
10-09-2019
8,688 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.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
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/ Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 100mg/25mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NDC: 13668-118-90
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot 4P04D007
Recall Number: D-0123-2020
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 9.82 parts per million.
09-19-2019
10-09-2019
17,088 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.
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
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 /Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 50mg/12.5mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. NDC: 13668-116-90
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# Lot BEF7D051
