US Drug Recall Register
Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Dec 4, 2014 (12 years ago)

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 20mg a) 90- count bottle (42517-0020-10), b) 1000-count-bottle…

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product failed a known impurity specification.

What was recalled

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 20mg a) 90- count bottle (42517-0020-10), b) 1000-count-bottle (NDC 42571-0020-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited Goa-403 722, India, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA Inc.,Princeton, NJ 08540

Recalling firm
Micro Labs Usa, Inc S
NDC code
42571-0020-10
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0407-2015

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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