FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0092-2018

Product

Pravastatin Sodium USP, tablets, 40 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202, NDC 68180-487-09

Brand name
Pravastatin Sodium
Generic name
Pravastatin Sodium
Active ingredient
Pravastatin Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
68180-485, 68180-486, 68180-487, 68180-488
FDA application
ANDA077917
Affected lot / code info
Lot # G702459, Exp 2/20

Why it was recalled

Presence of foreign tablets/capsules: This product lot is being recalled due to a pharmacy complaint where one Duloxetine Delayed Release Capsule, 30mg was found in a Pravastatin Sodium Tablets USP, 40mg bottle.

Recalling firm

Firm
Lupin Limited
Manufacturer
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
15 - B I Phase 1a, I D C Verna Industrial Road, Vasco Da Gama, N/A N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
N/A
Distribution pattern
Product was distributed throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-11-17
FDA classified
2017-11-21
Posted by FDA
2017-11-29
Terminated
2019-03-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0092-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.