Valsartan Recall Lawsuit

What is Valsartan?

Valsartan is a generic angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that is used to treat congestive heart failure (CHF), high blood pressure and other related conditions. Valsartan is an active ingredient in several popular medications and over 1.5 million people use these medications every day. Valsartan medications include:

  • Valsartan Tablets
  • Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Combination Tablets
  • Valsartan/Amlodipine Combination Tablets
  • Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCTZ Combination Tablets

Valsartan Recall

As part of one of the biggest recalls in FDA history, The FDA recalled Valsartan in July 2018 after finding the probable human carcinogen N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) had contaminated the drug in a supplier’s facility. This carcinogenic substance has been linked to serious injuries such as an increased risk of liver, kidney, colorectal, and stomach cancer. 

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, NDMA was formerly used in the production of rocket fuel, antioxidants, additives for lubricants, and softeners for copolymers.

What do Valsartan Lawsuits Generally Allege?

These lawsuits allege that the contamination of NDMA found in the tablets produced by the supplier’s facilities led to the following side effects to consumers who took those tablets:

  • Liver cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Intestinal/colon/colorectal cancer
  • Kidney cancer

Who is responsible?

In 2018, investigators found NDMA was found in Valsartan tablets produced by three different facilities:  Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceuticals in China, Hetero Labs Limited, in India, and Zhejiang Tianyu, in China.

The principal defendants are the companies listed above and their U.S. affiliates: Prinston Pharmaceutical Inc., Solco Healthcare U.S. LLC, and Huahai U.S. Inc.

A number of pharmaceutical companies are involved, including:

  • Actavis
  • A-S Medication Solutions
  • AvKARE
  • Bryant Ranch Prepack
  • Camber Pharmaceuticals
  • Hetero Labs, Inc.
  • HJ Harkins Company
  • Major Pharmaceuticals
  • Mylan Pharmaceuticals
  • Northwind Pharmaceuticals
  • NuCare Pharmaceuticals
  • Preferred Pharmaceuticals
  • Prinston Pharmaceutical
  • RemedyRepack Inc.
  • Solco Healthcare
  • Teva Pharmaceuticals
  • Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited

Do I Have a Possible Case?

  • Have you been diagnosed with the following cancers after taking Valsartan?
    • Liver cancer
    • Stomach cancer
    • Intestinal/colon/colorectal cancer
    • Kidney cancer
  • Have you taken this drug for over 4 months since 2011 

NOTE: DOUGLAS AND LONDON IS A LAW FIRM AND DOES NOT GIVE MEDICAL ADVICE OR DIAGNOSES. PLEASE CONTACT A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL FOR ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO INJURIES, SIDE EFFECTS AND A POSSIBLE DIAGNOSIS.

How Douglas & London Can Help

Contact us if you or a loved one has taken Valsartan from 2012 through 2018 and has been diagnosed with the following side effects or injuries:

  • Liver cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Intestinal/colon/colorectal cancer
  • Kidney cancer

It is worth exploring your legal rights and potential for compensation by contacting us on the web or calling us at (212) 566-7500. The legal consultation is free and you don’t pay unless we win.