Losartan Potassium 50mg (Avet) – CGMP Impurity Detection (2020)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 23155-645-03), b) 90 count (NDC 23155-645-09) and c) 1000 count (NDC 23155-645-10) bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Tamil Nadu, India, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceutical Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816 NDC 23155-645-09
Brand
Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) CL018008A, exp Mar 2020, b) CL018008B, exp Mar 2020, c) CL018009A, exp Mar 2020
Products Sold
a) CL018008A, exp Mar 2020; b) CL018008B, exp Mar 2020; c) CL018009A, exp Mar 2020
Avet Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling Losartan Potassium Tablets USP 50 mg, a) 30 count (NDC 23155-645-03), b) 90 count (NDC 23155-645-09) due to CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable da. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence of an impurity, N-Methylnitrosobutyric acid (NMBA) in the finished product above the interim acceptable daily intake level
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026