FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-330-2013

Product

Glenmark Pravastatin Sodium Tablets ,40 mg, 90-count bottle (NDC 68462-197-90), Rx only, Manufactured by Glenmark Generics Ltd.Colvale- Bardez Ltd 403513, India Manufactured for :Glenmark Generics USA Mahwah, NJ 07430

Brand name
Pravastatin Sodium
Generic name
Pravastatin Sodium
Active ingredient
Pravastatin Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
68462-195, 68462-196, 68462-197, 68462-198
FDA application
ANDA077987
Affected lot / code info
Lot # 02121059 Exp 03/15 Lot # 02121484 Exp 04/15 Lot # 02121530 Exp 04/15 Lot# 02121665 Exp 05/15 Lot# 02121669 Exp 05/15 Lot# 02121689 Exp 05/15 Lot# 02121705 Exp 05/15 Lot# 02123434 Exp 10/15 Lot# 02123446 Exp 10/15 Lot# 02123633 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123677 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123685 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123695 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123823 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123833 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123836 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123853 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02123859 Exp 11/15 Lot# 02130021 Exp 12/15 Lot# 02130059 Exp 12/15 Lot# 02130079 Exp 12/15

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: Pravastatin Sodium Tablets isbeing recalled due to complaints related to an off-odor described as moldy, musty or fishy in nature.

Recalling firm

Firm
Glenmark Generics Inc., USA
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
750 Corporate Dr, Mahwah, New Jersey 07430-2009

Distribution

Quantity
246,528 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2013-04-05
FDA classified
2013-05-16
Posted by FDA
2013-05-22
Terminated
2014-10-09
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-330-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.