Prinston Recalls Valsartan Tablets Due to Carcinogen Impurity
Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling Valsartan 40 mg tablets because a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical 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, and the detection of a carcinogen impurity in a prescription drug represents a significant health risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling Valsartan (Valsartan) 40 mg tablets, 30-count bottles, distributed by Solco Healthcare US, LLC. The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, specifically the detection of a carcinogen impurity in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture the drug product.
The affected product is a prescription-only medication manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. in China. The recall covers all lots within their expiration dates. The distribution pattern is listed as the United States.
Consumers with this medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatment options. Do not continue to use the recalled product until further notice.
The recalled product
- Product
- VALSARTAN (VALSARTAN)
- Brand
- VALSARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
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)
- All lots within expiry.
UPCs (7)
- 0343547370039
- 0343547369033
- 0343547368098
- 0343547370091
- 0343547367039
- 0343547368036
- 0343547369095
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by Prinston Pharmaceutical 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.
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