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SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0332-2019·Announced 2018-12-19

Mylan Recalls Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

Mylan is recalling Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets because FDA analysis found trace amounts of the impurity NDEA in the active ingredient.

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 rating under the rubric, particularly given the presence of a potential carcinogen (NDEA) in a prescription drug.

Plain-English summary

Mylan Laboratories Limited is recalling specific lots of Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP 320/25 mg. The recall involves 32,284 HDPE bottles in 90-count and 500-count sizes. The product is a prescription medication manufactured in India for Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

The recall was initiated because FDA analysis confirmed the presence of trace amounts of N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), an impurity, in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture the product. NDEA is a potential carcinogen.

The affected product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico. Patients taking this medication should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on alternative treatments. Do not stop taking the medication without consulting a doctor.

The recalled product

Product
VALSARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (VALSARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE)
Brand
VALSARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Affected units
32,284

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)

  • Lot numbers: 3084860 3084861 3084862 3093804 3084862 3084863

UPCs (1)

  • 0303786323777

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik FDF) 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.

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