The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0246-2015·Announced 2014-11-19

Micro Labs Recalls Simvastatin Tablets Due to Impurity Specification Failure

Micro Labs USA Inc. is recalling 1,008 bottles of Simvastatin Tablets, 10 mg, because the product failed impurity content specifications.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class III, which the rubric defines as typically resulting in a score of 1 or 2 because it is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Micro Labs USA Inc. is recalling 1,008 bottles of Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 90 count bottles. The product was manufactured by Micro Labs Limited in India for Micro Labs USA Inc. in Princeton, NJ. The specific lot number is STBG005 with an expiration date of 2/2015.

The recall was initiated because the product failed impurity content specifications, specifically regarding Butylated Hydroxy Anisole Content against shelf life specifications. The FDA has classified this recall as Class III, which indicates that use of or exposure to the violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The affected product was distributed in New York. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on alternative treatments or replacements.

The recalled product

Product
Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 10 mg, Rx Only, 90 count bottles, Manufactured by: Micro Labs Limited, Goa-403 722, INDIA, Manufactured for: Micro Labs USA Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, NDC 42571-010-90
Hazard
Affected units
1,008

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 (2)

  • Lot #: STBG005
  • Exp 2/2015

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: