Class II · Moderate risk
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Presence of Particulate Matter: Certain batches of Atorvastatin tablets 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg may contain small glass particulates.
Cause type: Particulate / foreign matter
Visible foreign particles - glass, metal, fibers or other material - found in the product. Particles can enter from equipment wear, containers or the process, and are dangerous in injectables. All particulate / foreign matter recalls.
What was recalled
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 10 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi - 110019, India, NDC #: 63304-827-90
Affected NDC
63304-0827-90
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Drug: Atorvastatin Category: Cholesterol Medication
- Recalling firm
- Ranbaxy Inc.
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-070-2013 · FDA notice
Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Class II · Moderate risk
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets USP 40 mg
Failed dissolution specifications: lower than specifications
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Class II · Moderate risk
Absorica (isotretinoin)
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 in the capsule shell.
Class II · Moderate risk
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets
Presence of Foreign Tablets: A product complaint was received by a pharmacist who discovered an Atorvastatin 20 mg tablet inside a sealed bottle of 90-count Atorvastatin 10 mg.
Class III · Low risk
Lac-Hydrin
Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.
Class III · Low risk
Lac-Hydrin
Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.
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