FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0768-2016

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium 20 mg, 10 tablets per blister,100-count package, Rx Only Manufactured by Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Packaged by GSMS Inc., Camarillo, CA 93010, NDC # 60429-324-77

Affected lot / code info
Lot #GS008856; Exp. 09/17 Lot #GS010268; Exp. 09/17 Lot #GS010600; Exp. 11/17

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

Recalling firm

Firm
Golden State Medical Supply Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
5187 Camino Ruiz, N/A, Camarillo, California 93012-8601

Distribution

Quantity
74 100-count packages (7,400 tablets)
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-01-27
FDA classified
2016-03-09
Posted by FDA
2016-03-16
Terminated
2016-06-28
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0768-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.