Key Takeaway

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero (trademark), Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla, by Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III was recalled on December 22, 2017. The hazard: Presence of foreign substance: metallic razor blade was found in one bottle.

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero (trademark), Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla,

Recalled: December 22, 2017 ~N/A units affected D-0223-2018

Description

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero (trademark), Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500 055, India, NDC 31722-513-10

Hazard / Reason

Presence of foreign substance: metallic razor blade was found in one bottle.

Class III: Product that is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Class III is the least severe classification. The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but still violates FDA regulations.

Products Affected

Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero (trademark), Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla,

Drugs

Company Information

Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III

Hyderabad, N/A, India

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Distribution

U.S.A. nationwide

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