FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-1079-2018

Product

Atorvastatin Calcium tablets, 40 mg, 500-count bottle, Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Srikakulam - 532 409 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
T60045

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications - OOS was observed for ATV Cyclo FP Impurity and Total Degradation Impurities tested at the 18 month stability time point in Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 40 mg 500 tablets.

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
2280 bottles
Distribution pattern
U.S.A. Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2018-08-02
FDA classified
2018-08-14
Posted by FDA
2018-08-22
Terminated
2020-04-15
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1079-2018. 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