FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0153-2020

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg*, 1,000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9 Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, Florida 33326 NDC 60505-2580-8

Brand name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Generic name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Active ingredient
Atorvastatin Calcium Propylene Glycol Solvate
Route
Oral
NDCs
60505-2578, 60505-2579, 60505-2580, 60505-2671
FDA application
ANDA090548
Affected lot / code info
Lot: RC5439 Exp. 03/2022

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: a single tablet of Pravastatin 40 mg found in bottle of Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg.

Recalling firm

Firm
Apotex Inc.
Manufacturer
Apotex Corp.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
150 Signet Drive, North York, N/A, Canada

Distribution

Quantity
1968 bottles
Distribution pattern
IL, MS, NJ, OH, TX

Timeline

Recall initiated
2019-10-22
FDA classified
2019-10-28
Posted by FDA
2019-11-06
Terminated
2026-02-19
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0153-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.