Losartan Potassium 50mg Tablets (Heritage) – Impurity Detection (2019)
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 1000 film coated tablets Rx Only Manufactured by: Vivimed Life Sciences Private Limited, Plot No. 101, 102, 107 & 108 SIDCO Pharmaceutical Complex, Alathur, Kanchipuram - 603 110, Tamilnadu, India. Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816. 1-866-901-DRUG (3784) NDC 23155-645-10
Brand
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot CLO17007A Lot CLO17008A Lot CLO17009A, Exp 11/2019
Products Sold
Lot CLO17007A Lot CLO17008A Lot CLO17009A ; Exp 11/2019
Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling Losartan Potassium Tablets, USP 50 mg 1000 film coated tablets Rx Only Manufactured by: Vivimed Lif 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 at the manufacturer
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