Class III · Low riskTerminated 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.
Reason Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) for related substances test for Anhydro Simvastatin at the 06-month time…