FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0408-2023

Product

Simvastatin Tablets USP 5 mg Rx Only, Packaged as: a) 90-count bottle NDC 16729-156-15, UPC 3 16729 15615 8; b) 1,000-count bottle NDC 16729-156-17, UPC 3 16729 15617 2; Manufactured for: Accord Healthcare, Inc., Durham, NC 27703. Manufactured by: Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited, Pharmez, Ahmedabad-382 213 INDIA

Brand name
Simvastatin
Generic name
Simvastatin
Active ingredient
Simvastatin
Route
Oral
NDCs
16729-004, 16729-005, 16729-006, 16729-007, 16729-156
FDA application
ANDA078155
Affected lot / code info
Batches: a) R2100818, Exp. Date 6/30/2023; R2100964, Exp. Date 6/30/2023; R2100824, Exp. Date 6/30/2023; R2100820, Exp. Date 6/30/2023; R2100822, Exp. Date 6/30/2023; R2101201, Exp. Date 9/30/2023; R2101198, Exp. Date 9/30/2023; R2101199, Exp. Date 9/30/2023; R2101200, Exp. Date 9/30/2023; R2101355, Exp. Date 10/31/2023; R2200035, Exp. Date 10/31/2023; R2200515, Exp. Date 4/30/2025; R2200514, Exp. Date 4/30/2025; R2200516, Exp. Date 4/30/2025; b) R2200310, Exp Date 9/30/2023; R2101354, Exp. Date 10/31/2023; R2200513, Exp. Date 4/30/2025; R2200768, Exp. Date 5/31/2025;

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: recalling drug products following an FDA inspection.

Recalling firm

Firm
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
256,648 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-0408-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.