Simvastatin Tablets 40mg (Hetero Labs) – foreign object risk (2017)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero (trademark), Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500 055, India, NDC 31722-513-10
Brand
Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: E171280, Exp 06/19
Products Sold
Lot #: E171280, Exp 06/19
Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III is recalling Simvastatin Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 1000-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceutical due to Presence of foreign substance: metallic razor blade was found in one bottle.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Presence of foreign substance: metallic razor blade was found in one bottle.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026