FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0373-2023

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP 40 mg* Rx Only, Packaged as a) 90 Tablets NDC 16729-046-15 UPC 3 16729 04615 2; b) 1,000 Tablets NDC 16729-046-17 UPC 3 16729 04617 6, 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)R2100552, R2100553, Exp. Date 4/30/2023; R2200253, Exp. Date 2/29/2024; R2200627, Exp. Date 4/30/2024; R2201113, Exp. Date 6/30/2024; R2201184, Exp. Date 8/31/2024; R2201366, Exp. Date 9/30/2024; b) R2200280, Exp. Date 2/29/2024; R2200385, R2200386, R2200491, R2200490, R2200494, R2200496, R2200495, Exp. Date 3/31/2024; R2200510, R2200520, R2200521, R2200517, R2200511, R2200632, R2200631, R2200637, R2200635, R2200648, R2200638, R2200639, R2200647, Exp. Date 4/30/2024; R2200727, Exp. Date 5/31/2024;

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
147,736 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-0373-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.