The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1143-2018·Announced 2018-09-05

Torrent Pharma Recalls Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets Due to Impurity

Torrent Pharma Inc. is recalling specific batches of Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide 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 aligns with the rubric criterion for 'Severe' severity (FDA Class II with significant health risks).

Plain-English summary

Torrent Pharma Inc. is voluntarily recalling 22,704 bottles of Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg. The affected product is distributed nationwide in the United States and is identified by NDC 13668-327-30. The specific batches subject to the recall are BBY2E001, BBY2D001, and BBY2D002.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for the specific NDC and batch numbers listed above. If the product matches the recalled batches, it should be discontinued and returned to the distributor or pharmacy for proper handling. Patients currently taking this medication should consult their healthcare provider for alternative treatment options.

The recalled product

Product
Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-327-30
Affected units
22,704

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 (3)

  • Batch: BBY2E001
  • BBY2D001
  • BBY2D002

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 12 recalled by Torrent Pharma 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 12 products in this recall →