Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets Recalled Due to Presence of Foreign Valacyclovir Tablets
Unit Dose Solutions Inc is recalling 1,177 packets of Atorvastatin Calcium 40 MG tablets because 179 doses of Valacyclovir HCl 500 mg tablets were found repacked in the unit dose packs.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves the presence of a different medication (Valacyclovir) in packs labeled as Atorvastatin, which poses a significant risk of medication error and potential harm to patients.
Plain-English summary
Unit Dose Solutions Inc is recalling 1,177 packets of Atorvastatin Calcium 40 MG tablets (NDC 6050525808, Lot 204751, Exp. 04/15). The recall was initiated because 179 doses of Valacyclovir HCl 500 mg tablets were found repacked in unit dose packs labeled as Atorvastatin Calcium.
The affected product was distributed in Pennsylvania. This recall is classified as FDA Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Patients and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for a replacement or alternative treatment.
The recalled product
- Product
- Atorvastatin Calcium 40 MG Tablet, MFG: Apotex NDC# 6050525808
- Manufacturer
- Unit Dose Solutions Inc
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
- Affected units
- 1,177
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot 204751 Exp. 04/15
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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