The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0272-2019·Announced 2018-11-28

Sciegen Pharmaceuticals Recalls Irbesartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

Sciegen Pharmaceuticals is recalling GSMS Irbesartan Tablets, USP, 300 mg, because FDA testing confirmed the presence of the impurity N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA).

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score under the rubric for significant health risks.

Plain-English summary

Sciegen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling GSMS Irbesartan Tablets, USP, 300 mg, in 30-count and 90-count bottles. The recall involves 30,194 HDPE bottles distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. FDA laboratory testing confirmed the presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA), in the product.

Consumers with these products should stop using them and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments. The affected NDCs are 60429-642-30 and 60429-642-90.

The recalled product

Product
GSMS Irbesartan Tablets, USP, 300 mg,(a) 30-count bottle (NDC 60429-642-30), (b) 90-count bottle (NDC 60429-642-90), Rx Only, Manufactured by ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Hauppauge, NY 11788, Marketed by: GSMS Incorporated Camarillo, CA 93012 USA.
Affected units
30,194

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 60429-642-30 Irbesartan 300mg Tablets

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Sciegen Pharmaceuticals Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 6 products in this recall →