FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0841-2020

Product

Caduet (amlodipine besylate/atorvastatin calcium) Tablets, 10 mg/20 mg*, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Distributed by: Pfizer Labs, Division of Pfizer Inc. NY, NY 10017, Made in Germany, NDC 0069-2180-30.

Brand name
Caduet
Generic name
Amlodipine Besylate And Atorvastatin Calcium
Active ingredients
Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate
Route
Oral
NDCs
0069-2260, 0069-2150, 0069-2170, 0069-2190, 0069-2160, 0069-2180, 0069-2250, 0069-2270, 0069-6180, 0069-6323 +6 more
FDA application
NDA021540
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: CY0937, Exp 12/2021

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: products potentially could have been packaged in defective bottles, with a notched rim, that could cause inadequate foil sealing resulting in lack of moisture protection.

Recalling firm

Firm
Pfizer Inc.
Manufacturer
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
235 E 42nd St, New York, New York 10017-5703

Distribution

Quantity
141 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-02-05
FDA classified
2020-02-13
Posted by FDA
2020-02-19
Terminated
2021-03-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0841-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.