The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0971-2018·Announced 2018-08-01

Prinston Recalls Valsartan Tablets Due to Carcinogen Impurity

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling Valsartan 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 involves a carcinogen impurity, which poses a significant health risk consistent with the 'Severe' rubric criteria for significant injury or high-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc. is recalling Valsartan (Valsartan) tablets, 320 mg, 90-count bottles. The product is distributed by Solco Healthcare US, LLC and manufactured by Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. The recall covers all lots within expiry.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. Specifically, a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture the drug product.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled Valsartan tablets and contact their healthcare provider for alternative treatment options. The product is distributed in the United States.

The recalled product

Product
VALSARTAN (VALSARTAN)
Brand
VALSARTAN

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.

See all 9 products in this recall →