FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0878-2018

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 80 mg*, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409 INDIA, NDC 55111-124-90 UPC 355111124900

Brand name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Generic name
Atorvastatin Calcium
Active ingredient
Atorvastatin Calcium Trihydrate
Route
Oral
NDC
55111-124
FDA application
ANDA202357
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: T800064, Exp 12/2019

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance: A product complaint was received for a defective tablet with an embedded foreign object observed in a bottle.

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, N/A, Princeton, New Jersey 08540-6623

Distribution

Quantity
6,397 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-05-30
FDA classified
2018-06-18
Posted by FDA
2018-06-27
Terminated
2020-12-14
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0878-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.