Key Takeaway

Simvastatin Tablets, USP 5 mg Rx only, a) 90 count (NDC 24658-0300-90) and b) 1000 count (NDC 24658-0300-10 )bottles, Manufactured by: Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals by Biocon Inc was recalled on March 24, 2016. The hazard: Subpotent Drug

FDA Drug Class III Terminated

Simvastatin Tablets, USP 5 mg Rx only, a) 90 count (NDC 24658-0300-90) and b) 1000 count (NDC 24658-0300-10 )bottles, Manufactured by: Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals

Recalled: March 24, 2016 ~5505 bottles units affected D-0817-2016

Description

Simvastatin Tablets, USP 5 mg Rx only, a) 90 count (NDC 24658-0300-90) and b) 1000 count (NDC 24658-0300-10 )bottles, Manufactured by: Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals Franklin, KY 42134

Hazard / Reason

Subpotent Drug

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 5 mg Rx only, a) 90 count (NDC 24658-0300-90) and b) 1000 count (NDC 24658-0300-10 )bottles, Manufactured by: Blu Caribe Dorado PR 00646, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals

Drugs

Company Information

Biocon Inc

Iselin, NJ, United States

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Distribution

PA, CA, & OH

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