The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1036-2019·Announced 2019-03-27

Aurobindo Recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets Due to NDEA Impurity

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because FDA analysis found trace amounts of the impurity N-nitrosodiethylamine (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 drug recalls involving potential carcinogenic impurities.

Plain-English summary

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. is recalling Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets USP 10mg/160mg, 30 count bottles. The product is identified by NDC 65862-739-30 and Lot Number VFSA17007-A with an expiration date of Oct-2019. The tablets were manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma Limited in India for Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. in Dayton, NJ.

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

The product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific lot number and expiration date listed above. If the product is found, it should be returned to the pharmacy or distributor for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN (AMLODIPINE AND VALSARTAN)
Brand
AMLODIPINE AND 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 (2)

  • Lot Numbers: VFSA17007-A
  • exp. date Oct-2019

UPCs (2)

  • 0365862739308
  • 0365862737304

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Aurobindo Pharma USA 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 5 products in this recall →