US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 9, 2012 (14 years ago)

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for…

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.

What was recalled

Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 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 #: 63304-828-90

Recalling firm
Ranbaxy Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-071-2013

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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