Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported December 19, 2018
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik Fdf) recalled Valsartan Tablets, USP 40 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for:… - a moderate-severity action.
Valsartan Tablets, USP 40 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for:… was recalled by Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik Fdf) in December 19, 2018. Reason: GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0324-2019 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik Fdf) issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0324-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0324-2019) was formally reported on December 19, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 4, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik Fdf) is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Sinnar, Nashik District, N/A. Federal records list the affected scope as 160,300 HDPE bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
160,300 HDPE bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Valsartan Tablets, USP 40 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. NDC 0378-5807-93.
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0324-2019 |
| Date reported | December 19, 2018 |
| Date initiated | December 4, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Mylan Laboratories Limited, (Nashik Fdf) |
| Firm location | Sinnar, Nashik District, N/A |
| Affected scope | 160,300 HDPE bottles |
| Distribution | Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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