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(Gray News) – Vivimed Life Sciences has issued a voluntary recall of its losartan potbadium tablets following detection of the N-nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) impurity.
It is used to treat high blood pressure. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the risk of developing cancer in some patients after long-term use of the contaminated product can not be ruled out.
Vivimed recalls 19 batches of its product, manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. in East Brunswick, NJ. However, the batches were manufactured by Vivimed at its factory in Alathur, Chennai, India.
For a complete list of affected products, visit the FDA website.
Regular users of this product should consult a physician for advice before discontinuing use.
Anyone with questions about the recall should contact Vivimed at 1-877-861-3811 from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. AND.
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