FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0222-2018

Product

Lovastatin Tablets USP, 40 mg, 50 Tablets (5x10) Unit Dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured for AvKARE, Inc. Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-512-15.

Affected lot / code info
Lot: 15270, Exp. 01/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Dissolution Specifications: Low out of specification results for dissolution during annual stability testing.

Recalling firm

Firm
AVKARE Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
615 N 1st St, N/A, Pulaski, Tennessee 38478-2403

Distribution

Quantity
237 cartons
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-01-03
FDA classified
2018-01-12
Posted by FDA
2018-01-24
Terminated
2020-05-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0222-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.