FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0372-2023

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP 20 mg* Rx Only, Packaged as a) 90 Tablets NDC 16729-045-15 UPC 3 16729 04515 5; b) 1,000 Tablets NDC 16729-045-17 UPC 3 16729 04517 9, Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703 Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213, INDIA

Brand name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Generic name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Active ingredient
Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
16729-044, 16729-045, 16729-046, 16729-047
FDA application
ANDA207687
Affected lot / code info
Batches: a)R2100305, Exp. Date 2/28/2023; R2200227, Exp. Date 1/31/2024; R2200797, Exp. Date 6/30/2024; b) R2101423, R2101438, R2101447, R2101446, Exp. Date 10/31/2023; R2200040, R2200041, R2200052, R2200043, R2200044, R2200051, R2200060, R2200061, R2200062, R2200077, R2200078, Exp. Date 12/31/2023; R2200228, R2200480, Exp. Date 1/31/2024; R2200266, R2200267, R2200265, R2200268, Exp. Date 2/29/2024; R2200370, Exp. Date 3/31/2024; R2201038, Exp. Date 6/30/2024;

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: recalling drug products following an FDA inspection.

Recalling firm

Firm
Accord Healthcare, Inc.
Manufacturer
Accord Healthcare Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1009 Slater Rd Ste 210B, N/A, Durham, North Carolina 27703-8446

Distribution

Quantity
241,585 bottles
Distribution pattern
United States including Puerto Rico and Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-02-07
FDA classified
2023-03-02
Posted by FDA
2023-03-08
Terminated
2024-04-22
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0372-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.