Class II recall: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation: Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg, 90 tablets, Rx only, Manufactured by: Patheon Manufac

The FDA has classified as a Class II recall a batch of Novartis Pharmaceuticals' Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg tablets, 90-count bottles, NDC 0078-0359-34, manufactured by Patheon Manufacturing Services LLC and distributed by Novartis Pharmaceutical Corp. The recall was issued because the product failed dissolution specifications, according to the FDA recall notice.

Most relevant for: patients taking Diovan (valsartan) 160 mg from the recalled batch who have hypertension or heart disease requiring angiotensin II receptor blocker therapy

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