Key Takeaway

Simvastatin Tablets, USP 40 mg. Rx Only 1000 Count Bottles Manufactured by: Aurolife Pharma LLC Dayton NJ 08810 Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 65862-053-99 by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc was recalled on July 29, 2019. The hazard: Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date; some bottles labeled with lot number 05318054B instead of 05318034B

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Simvastatin Tablets, USP 40 mg. Rx Only 1000 Count Bottles Manufactured by: Aurolife Pharma LLC Dayton NJ 08810 Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 65862-053-99

Recalled: July 29, 2019 ~2,352/1000 count bottles units affected D-1842-2019

Description

Simvastatin Tablets, USP 40 mg. Rx Only 1000 Count Bottles Manufactured by: Aurolife Pharma LLC Dayton NJ 08810 Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 65862-053-99

Hazard / Reason

Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date; some bottles labeled with lot number 05318054B instead of 05318034B

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. Rx Only 1000 Count Bottles Manufactured by: Aurolife Pharma LLC Dayton NJ 08810 Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. Dayton, NJ 08810 NDC 65862-053-99

Drugs

Company Information

Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc

Plainsboro, NJ, United States

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Distribution

Product was distributed nationwide by three major distributors who may have further distributed the product.

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