AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/12 — Class II drug recall D-1173-2018
Terminated recall by Avkare Incorporated, reported 2018-09-12, distributed nationwide. CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
| Recall number | D-1173-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Avkare Incorporated, Pulaski, TN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-07-18 |
| Classified | 2018-09-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-09-12 |
| Terminated | 2020-05-07 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 12,240 bottles |
| Reason classes | cgmp, specification failure |
| NDC | 42291-0884-90 |
| Lot numbers | 17349, 18395, 19221, 20029, 20158, 20843, 21411 |
| Expiration dates | 2018-08, 2019-06, 2019-07, 2019-09 |
Product
AvKARE Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide 80 mg/12.5 mg tablets, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 42291-884-90
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Machine access
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