FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0418-2018

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 10 mg, a) 90 count and b) 500 count bottles, Rx only, Mfd by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd., Srikakulam, INDIA --- NDC 55111-121-05

Brand name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Generic name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Active ingredient
Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
55111-121, 55111-122, 55111-123
FDA application
ANDA091650
Affected lot / code info
Lot numbers: a) T600125, 3/2018; T600201, T600248 5/2018, b) T600125, 3/2018; T600201, and T600248, 5/2018

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradations Specifications; out-of-specification results observed for Total Degradation Impurities during stability

Recalling firm

Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
107 College Rd E, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
a) 34,125; b) 3,540 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-01-29
FDA classified
2018-02-13
Posted by FDA
2018-02-07
Terminated
2018-12-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0418-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.