The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0878-2018·Announced 2018-06-27

Dr. Reddy's Recalls Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets Due to Foreign Object

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories is recalling 6,397 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium 80 mg tablets because a foreign object was found embedded in a tablet.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a situation where use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is a foreign object, which is a physical defect rather than a chemical or biological contamination, and no injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. is recalling 6,397 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 80 mg, 90-count. The recall is due to a product complaint reporting a defective tablet with an embedded foreign object observed in a bottle. The affected product is identified by Lot # T800064, with an expiration date of 12/2019, and was distributed nationwide in the USA.

Consumers who have this specific lot of Atorvastatin Calcium tablets should stop using them and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The product is a prescription-only medication manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited in India.

The recalled product

Product
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM (ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM)
Brand
ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
Affected units
6,397

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 #: T800064
  • Exp 12/2019

UPCs (1)

  • 355111124900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.