Unlikely to cause harm — often a labeling or packaging issue.
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.
| Brand name | ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM |
| Generic name | ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM |
| Active ingredient(s) | ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM TRIHYDRATE |
| Distributed by / for | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. |
| NDC | 55111-123-05 |
| Full product label | 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 |
| Recalling firm | Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. |
| Distribution | U.S.A. Nationwide |
| Quantity | 2280 bottles |
| Recall initiated | 2018-08-02 |
| Report date | 2018-08-22 |
| Recall completed | 2020-04-15 |
| Recall number | D-1079-2018 |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA status | Terminated |
| Origin on file | Princeton NJ United States |
Source: U.S. FDA enforcement database (openFDA). Look this up on the official FDA recalls site ↗