FDA recall record

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40mg recall — FDA D-0291-2021

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:presence of ATV cyclo IP and FP, Dihydroxy epoxy and Dieto epoxy impurities

Class IIIclassification
D-0291-2021official record ID
Mar 10, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0291-2021
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmDr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Report dateMar 10, 2021
Recall initiation dateFeb 19, 2021
Quantity10,440 90-count and 224,710 500-count bottles
LocationPrinceton, NJ, United States

Official product description

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40mg, packaged in a) 90-count bottles, NDC 55111-123-90; b) 500-count bottles, NDC 55111-123-05; Rx only, Mfd By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited Srikakulam - 532 409 INDIA

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications:presence of ATV cyclo IP and FP, Dihydroxy epoxy and Dieto epoxy impurities

Distribution information

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

How to read the classification

FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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