FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0420-2018

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 40 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Mfd by: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Ltd., Srikakulam, INDIA --- NDC 55111-123-05

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 number: T600279, 6/2018

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
12,579 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-0420-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.