Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40 mg, a) 90 tablets per bottle, b) 500 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi - 110019, India, NDC #: a) 63304-829-90, b) 63304-829-05.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: a) 40 mg 90 count, Lot #s: 2434265, 2434266, 2434824, 2434826, 2434827, 2434828, 2434829, 2434830, 2434831, Exp 07/31/2014; 2436580, 2436725, 2436727, 2436729, 2437377, 2437380, 2437941, 2437943, 2437944, 2437949, 2437950, 2437955, Exp 08/31/2014. b) 40 mg 500 count, Lot #s: 2437956, 2437957, 2440675, Exp 08/31/2014.
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Ranbaxy Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- Presence of Particulate Matter: Certain batches of Atorvastatin tablets 10 mg, 20 mg and 40 mg may contain small glass particulates.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 40 mg, a) 90 tablets per bottle, b) 500 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc., Jacksonville, FL 32257, USA, by: Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., New Delhi - 110019, India, NDC #: a) 63304-829-90, b) 63304-829-05.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
a) 40 mg 90 count, Lot #s: 2434265, 2434266, 2434824, 2434826, 2434827, 2434828, 2434829, 2434830, 2434831, Exp 07/31/2014; 2436580, 2436725, 2436727, 2436729, 2437377, 2437380, 2437941, 2437943, 2437944, 2437949, 2437950, 2437955, Exp 08/31/2014. b) 40 mg 500 count, Lot #s: 2437956, 2437957, 2440675, Exp 08/31/2014.
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-072-2013
Related Recalls
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipients: Product contains undeclared FD&C Yellow No. 5 in the capsule shell.
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.
Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.