FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0888-2018

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40 mg*, packaged as a) 90-count bottle (NDC 55111-123-90 and b) 500-count bottle (NDC 55111-123-05), Rx Only, Mfd. By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409 INDIA

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 #: a) T600392, T600384, T600353, Exp 08/18; T600427, Exp 09/18; T600435, Exp 10/18; T600492, Exp 11/18; T700006, T700014, T700033, T700035, T700036 12/18; b) T600407, Exp 09/18

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications

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
130,081 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-06-12
FDA classified
2018-06-21
Posted by FDA
2018-06-27
Terminated
2019-11-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0888-2018. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Atorvastatin Calcium · FDA Drug Recalls